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PC 161

Order Regarding Ex Parte Request for Nonpublication and Confidential Record

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective January 1, 2026

This form is an official court order that addresses a request to keep a name change case private and not published. It states whether the court is granting or denying the request for privacy and outlines next steps for the case.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.613

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used by the court after a petitioner has asked for an order to keep a name change case private and confidential.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This is an order signed by the Judge, so the court fills it out. Great care must be taken when filling it out.
What happens if the request for privacy is denied?
If the request is denied, the form explains what rights the person has, such as requesting a hearing or filing a notice of dismissal.
Does this form involve a fee?
The text does not mention any filing fees for this order.

Revision history

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

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