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MC 218a

Notice to Surety of Defendant's Failure to Appear

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

This form is a notice that tells a surety (a person who guarantees someone's appearance in court) that the defendant did not show up for their court date. It is used to officially inform the surety about the defendant's failure to appear.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 765.28

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a defendant fails to appear in court. The court must serve this notice to the surety within 7 days after the defendant missed their court date.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who receives this notice?
The notice is distributed to the surety, the court, the prosecutor, and the defendant. It is also sent to the surety's listed email and physical address.
When must this notice be given out?
The court must serve this notice to the surety within 7 days after the defendant failed to appear in 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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