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Motion and Order to Show Cause for Violating Valid Personal / Foreign Protection Order

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

This packet includes forms to ask the court to hold someone in contempt because they broke a valid personal or foreign protection order. It allows the protected party to explain the violation and asks the court to order the person to appear or issue an arrest warrant.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.708(B)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This is used when a person believes another person has broken a court-issued personal or foreign protection order. The forms help the protected party file the complaint and the court issues an order setting a hearing date.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What is this packet for?
This packet contains forms to file a Motion and Order to Show Cause if someone has violated a valid personal or foreign protection order.
Who fills out the motion?
The protected party, who is the petitioner, fills out the motion and affidavit.
What does the court do with this?
The court can issue an order requiring the person accused of violating the order to appear in court to explain themselves.

Revision history

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

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