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JC 96

Report after Investigation of Juvenile Guardianship

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective January 1, 2021

This form is a report written after someone investigates a case about a child's guardianship. It asks the court to document findings about the child's well-being and the current guardian's ability to care for the child.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.979(D)(2)

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a court orders an investigation regarding a juvenile guardianship, specifically under MCR 3.979(D)(2).

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the person who conducted the investigation, as indicated by the first line of the report.
What is this form used for?
It is used to report findings after an investigation into a juvenile guardianship, as ordered by the court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2021.

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