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Request for Appointment of Appellate Counsel (Child Protection)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective October 1, 2024

This form is used to ask the court to appoint an attorney to help with an appeal related to child protection. It requires the person filling it out to state that they cannot afford an attorney and to provide financial details.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.993

Open the official PDFfrom Michigan State Court Administrative Office

Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when a person wants to appeal an order in a child protection case. There are specific time limits for filing this form, depending on the type of order being appealed.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a request to the court to appoint an attorney to help with an appeal in a child protection case.
Do I need to fill out financial information?
Yes, the form includes a Financial Schedule where you must provide details about your residence, income, assets, and debts.
What happens after I file this?
The court will make a decision about whether you can afford an attorney based on the information you provide.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect October 1, 2024.

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