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MC 264

Order of Disqualification/Reassignment

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective March 1, 2012

This form is used to ask a judge to step down from hearing a case or to ask for a different judge to be assigned. It asks the judge to state reasons why they believe they should be disqualified or reassigned.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 2.003, MCR 8.111(C)

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a judge believes they should not hear a case because of bias, conflict of interest, or other reasons listed on the form.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is used by a judge who is requesting their own disqualification or reassignment.
What does the form ask for?
It asks the judge to state specific reasons, using numbered points, why they believe they should be disqualified from hearing the case.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2012.

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