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MC 238

Judgment after Bond Forfeiture

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective August 1, 2020

This form is a court document that officially records a judgment when a bond has been forfeited. It details the total amount of the judgment, how much cash was deposited, and the remaining balance that must be paid.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 765.15, MCL 765.22, MCL 780.66, MCL 780.67, MCR 6.106(I)

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a criminal case when a defendant or parent fails to show up in court as ordered after posting a bond.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form enters a judgment because a bond was forfeited. It calculates the total amount owed after the bond is forfeited. The court orders the defendant to surrender to the court. Great care must be taken to read the specific instructions on the form regarding who is responsible for the balance. The form is approved by the SCAO.
Who receives copies of this form?
The form must be distributed to the Court, the Defendant/Juvenile, and the Surety or other depositor. The Clerk/Deputy must sign a certificate of mailing if the document is sent by first-class mail.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2020.

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