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MC 97o

Order Regarding Ex Parte Motion to Protect Personal Identifying Information

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2021

This form is an order from the court that decides whether to protect personal identifying information. It is used after a party has made a request to keep certain private details secret in court records.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 1.109(D)(10)(c)(ii)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used after a party files an ex parte motion asking the court to protect personal identifying information. The judge fills out the order to state what, if any, protection is granted.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an order that decides if the court should protect personal identifying information that was submitted in a motion. It is used after a party files a request to keep information private.
Who fills out this form?
The form is filled out by the court, specifically by the judge, after hearing the motion.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2021.

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