Michigan SCAO Standardized Court Forms
Official standardized court forms, electronic filing requirements, and judicial self-help resources for Michigan.
Administrative Authority & Portals
Governing Body: Michigan Courts (courts.michigan.gov)
Statewide Coverage: All trial court divisions, general jurisdiction courts, and clerk offices in Michigan.
Statewide Coverage: All trial court divisions, general jurisdiction courts, and clerk offices in Michigan.
Statewide Procedural Framework
The Michigan State Court Administrative Office (SCAO) publishes numerically indexed court forms used across Circuit, District, and Probate courts. Forms carry category codes such as CC (Circuit Court), DC (District Court), and PC (Probate Court). Statewide e-filing is conducted via MiFILE (TrueFiling).
Mandatory Filing Checklist for Michigan
- Standardized Forms: Verify that you are utilizing the current, unexpired edition of the official state form. Outdated revisions are routinely rejected by court clerks.
- Case Cover Sheet: Ensure the mandatory state civil or domestic cover sheet is completed and attached as the lead document.
- Fee Waiver Applications: If indigent, file the state-approved In Forma Pauperis financial affidavit concurrently with your initial complaint or petition.
- Electronic Filing: Comply with mandatory e-filing rules and PDF/A technical resolution standards through the state's certified electronic filing provider.
Interactive Self-Help Tools
50-State Form Navigator
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