Appeal Information

Appeal of Right: Required Documents MCR 7.104 (D)

Copy of decision appealed
Copy of certificate of court reporter or recorder OR statement that transcript was order OR statement that there is nothing to be transcribed
In agency appeal, copy of written request or order for certified copy of record to be sent to circuit court
If appellant filed bond, true copy of bond
Proof that money, property, or documents have been delivered or deposited as required by law
Copy of register of actions, if any
Proof that appeal fee of lower court or agency was tendered
Anything else required by law to be filed
Proof of service of all of these things on all parties, lower court or agency, and anyone else entitled to notice

Copy of judgment, order, or decision appealed and the opinion or findings of the trial court or agency
In trial court appeal, copy of register of actions
In agency appeal, copy of written request or order for certified copy of record to be sent to circuit court
Unless waived by stipulation or order, required transcripts, if available; see MCR 7.105(B)(5)(a)-(g)
If required transcripts are not yet available, court reporter's certificate OR a statement that transcript has been ordered
Proof of service of application on all parties and proof that notice of filing was filed with trial court or agency
Circuit court's appeal fee, unless indigent appellant