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Michigan Form CC 375: Petition for Personal Protection Order (Domestic Relationship)
What this form does, who files it, what it costs, and how to avoid the errors that get Michigan filings rejected.
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Quick Answer
What is Michigan form CC 375?
Form CC 375 asks a Michigan circuit court for a domestic relationship personal protection order against a spouse, former spouse, dating partner, co-parent, or household member. There is no filing fee, and a judge can issue an ex parte order the same day.
Who files it
A person seeking protection from someone they have or had a domestic relationship with.
Where it goes
Any Michigan circuit court — usually the county where either party lives.
Filing fee
None. Michigan charges no fee to file for a PPO.
What you need before you start
- The respondent's full name, description, and address if known
- Dates and specific descriptions of the incidents you are reporting
- Any police report numbers, texts, photos, or medical records
- The specific conduct you want prohibited
- Any existing court cases between you and the respondent
How to complete and file form CC 375
- 1
Complete the petition with dated, specific incidents rather than general statements.
- 2
State clearly which behaviors you want the order to prohibit.
- 3
File with the circuit court clerk at no cost.
- 4
Ask for ex parte relief if waiting for a hearing would put you at risk.
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If granted, the order must be served on the respondent before it can be enforced against them.
Mistakes that get CC 375 rejected
- Writing vague summaries instead of specific incidents with dates
- Leaving out the list of conduct to be prohibited, which limits what police can enforce
- Assuming the order is effective before it is served or entered into LEIN
- Filing the domestic form when the relationship is non-domestic, which requires CC 377