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MC 263

Motion/Order of Nolle Prosequi

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2019

This form is used to ask the court for a "nolle prosequi," which is a formal request to stop or drop criminal charges. It includes sections for the prosecutor to file the motion and for the judge to sign the final order.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 28.243, MCL 764.26a, MCL 767.29, MCL 769.16a, MCR 3.936(D)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a criminal case when the prosecuting official wishes to ask the court to dismiss the charges against the defendant.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The prosecuting official fills out the motion part of this form. The judge signs the order part.
What does "nolle prosequi" mean?
It is a formal request to the court to stop or drop the criminal charges in the case.
What happens if the motion is granted?
If the motion is granted, the case can be dismissed without prejudice, which means the charges can potentially be brought up again later.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2019.

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