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MC 399a

Order on Motion to Set Aside Forfeiture and Discharge of Bond

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective April 1, 2022

This form is an order from the court that decides whether a bond forfeiture should be canceled and the bond released. It records findings about whether certain legal requirements were met and issues a final order regarding the bond.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 765.15, MCL 765.22, MCL 765.28, MCL 780.66, MCL 780.67, MCR 6.106(I)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a criminal case when a party files a motion asking the court to cancel a bond forfeiture and release the bond.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an order that the court uses to decide if a bond forfeiture should be set aside and if the bond should be discharged.
Who fills out this form?
The form is prepared by the court, and it is signed by the judge.
Does this form involve paying money?
The order can include sections for deducting fines, costs, or other payments from a judgment, or for returning money to the surety/depositor.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect April 1, 2022.

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