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Michigan Form MC 325: Request for Hearing on a Motion
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 325?
Form MC 325 asks the court clerk to schedule a hearing date for a motion you have filed. Many Michigan trial courts require this request before they will put your motion on the docket.
Who files it
The party who filed the motion, or their attorney.
Where it goes
The clerk of the court where the case and motion are pending.
Filing fee
No separate fee beyond any motion fee already charged.
What you need before you start
- The case number and the title of the motion you filed
- Your availability or any scheduling constraints, if the local court allows input
- Current contact information for notice of the hearing date
How to complete and file form MC 325
- 1
File your motion first, if you have not already.
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Complete MC 325 identifying the motion and case.
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Submit it to the clerk's office, following any local scheduling procedures.
- 4
Watch for the notice of hearing and complete MC 326 to inform the other party of the date.
Mistakes that get MC 325 rejected
- Requesting a hearing before the motion itself is filed
- Missing a local rule requiring a specific lead time between request and hearing date
- Forgetting to serve the other party with notice of the hearing once it is set