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MC 222

Request for Appointment of Attorney and Order

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

This form is used by a defendant to ask the court to appoint an attorney for them. It asks the defendant to provide personal details, income, assets, and debts so the court can decide if they can afford an attorney.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.951, MCR 6.005, MCR 6.610(D), (G), MCR 6.625

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in criminal cases when a defendant needs an attorney and is asking the court to appoint one for them.

Usually filed by the person responding.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The defendant fills out this form to request an attorney appointment.
What information does the defendant need to provide?
The defendant must provide information about their residence, marital status, income, assets, and obligations.
What happens after the request is submitted?
The court will make a decision on whether the defendant can afford an attorney, and the form includes sections for the judge's order.

Revision history

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

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