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MC 81

Request and Order for Interpreter (also available in bi-lingual format for Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish, and Vietnamese)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective February 1, 2014

This form is used to ask the court to appoint an interpreter so that a person can fully take part in their court case. It asks the person to provide their contact information and the language they need.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 1.111(B), (F), (H)

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used by someone who has a court case and needs an interpreter for the court hearing. The completed form must be given to the court where the case will be heard.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The person who needs the interpreter should complete this Request and Order. You must print your full name, address, and phone number.
What happens after I file this form?
If the court agrees, the judge will sign an Order Regarding Appointment of Interpreter. This completed form must be placed in the case file.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect February 1, 2014.

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