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MC 233

Order for Fingerprints

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective May 1, 2007

This form is an official court order that tells a person they must have fingerprints taken. It directs the person to a law enforcement agency or the sheriff to get the prints taken by a certain date.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 28.243, MCL 764.29, MCL 769.1, MCL 769.16a(5), MCR 3.936

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used by the court when fingerprints were not taken when someone was arrested, or if a person is found guilty of contempt for breaking a protection order and fingerprints haven't been taken yet.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The judge or magistrate signs this order. The court clerk also signs the proof of service section.
What happens after the fingerprints are taken?
The order states that the person should be released right after their fingerprints are taken, unless they are already locked up.
What is the purpose of this order?
It is used to make sure that fingerprints are taken from a defendant or respondent as required by the court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect May 1, 2007.

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