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MC 522

Affidavit of Probable Cause

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2023

This form is an Affidavit of Probable Cause, which is a sworn statement that describes actions taken by a defendant at a specific time and place. The person signing the form swears that the information provided is true to the best of their knowledge.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 764.1a(4)(C), MCR 6.102(B)

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used in criminal cases when someone needs to provide a sworn statement to the court regarding probable cause.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form includes spaces for the defendant's name, the affiant's name, and the police agency information. It requires signatures from the affiant and a notary public.
What does the person signing promise?
The person signing declares under the penalties of perjury that the contents of the affidavit are true to the best of their information, knowledge, and belief.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2023.

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