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Order of Investigation and Notice of Hearing on Guardianship of Indian Child

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

This form is an official court order that tells people that the court thinks a minor child might be an Indian child. It orders an investigation into the child's tribal membership and sets a date for a hearing about the child's guardianship.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 5.402(E)(5)

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a court suspects that a minor child involved in a guardianship case might be an Indian child. It officially starts an investigation and notifies people about a future court hearing.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What does this form do?
It orders an investigation into a minor child to check for Indian tribal membership and sets a date for a hearing about the child's guardianship.
Who needs to receive this notice?
The court must send this order and notice to specific people listed in court rules, and it must also be mailed to the guardian.

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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