Appeal Information

     There are two methods of appeal:

• Claim of Appeal.  MCR 7.103 (A) appeal final decisions of: district court, local and state agencies, and some probate decisions.

• Application For Leave to Appeal: MCR 7.103(B) appeals where no right of appeal exists, appeals not timely filed, appeals of a decision of the Michigan Parole Board, interlocutory appeal; appeal of a provisional order or agency decision.

There are many different types of appeals and different rules that apply to each type of appeal. If representing yourself, it is *your responsibility to follow the court rules that apply to your appeal. Staff does not have any responsibility for the content of your appeal, but we are available to provide you with procedural direction and forms.  We are prohibited by law from providing legal advice. Thank you for your cooperation in understanding.

*If your appeal fails to be in compliance with the court rules, your appeal could be dismissed

Things That May Help You:

Self Help Free Websites

http://www.michiganlegalhelp.org/

Circuit Court Appeal Court Rules: Chapter 7 MCR 7.100 through 7.123

Michigan Court Rules (MCR) can be found at: http://courts.mi.gov/courts/michigansupremecourt/rules/pages/current-court-rules.aspx

Appeal Forms

http://courts.mi.gov/Administration/SCAO/Forms/Pages/Appeals.aspx

Filing Fee: $ 150.00

No fee for appeals from MI. Employment Security Board.

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