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Michigan Form MC 22: Jury Demand
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 MC 22?
Form MC 22 asks the court to have your civil case decided by a jury instead of only a judge. You file it in the case that is already open and pay the statutory jury fee.
Who files it
Either party in a civil case — plaintiff or defendant.
Where it goes
The district, circuit, or probate court already handling the case.
Filing fee
A statutory jury fee applies and varies by court type — confirm the current amount with the clerk before filing.
What you need before you start
- Your case number and the full case caption
- The jury fee, by check or the payment method the clerk accepts
- The date the answer was filed, so you can confirm you are within the deadline
How to complete and file form MC 22
- 1
Confirm your case type allows a jury — small claims cases do not.
- 2
Complete MC 22 with the court, county, case number, and party names exactly as they appear on the existing filings.
- 3
File it with the clerk and pay the jury fee at the same time.
- 4
Serve a copy on the other party and keep your stamped copy.
Mistakes that get MC 22 rejected
- Filing after the deadline in MCR 2.508 — generally 28 days after the answer — which waives the jury right
- Filing the demand but not paying the jury fee, so the clerk does not process it
- Filing in a case type that has no jury, such as small claims