Approved, SCAO
JIS CODE: MCP
STATE OF MICHIGAN
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT - FAMILY DIVISION
COUNTY
Court address
MOTION AND ORDER TO CLOSE PROCEEDINGS TO PUBLIC
CASE NO. PETITION NO.
Court telephone no.
1. In the matter of
name(s), alias(es), DOB
MOTION 2. I am the representative for
Name(s)
and I request that a. the proceedings during the testimony of the child witness(es) be closed to the public. b. the proceedings during the testimony of the victim(s) be closed to the public. 3. The welfare of the child witness(es) or the victim(s) requires the closing of the proceedings during the testimony of the child witness(es) or the victim(s) for the following reasons:
Date Attorney signature Name (type or print) Address City, state, and zip Telephone no. Bar no. Signature of person making motion Name (type or print) Address City, state, and zip Telephone no.
ORDER 4. Date of hearing: IT IS ORDERED: 5. The motion is denied. 6. The motion is granted for the following reasons: Judge/Referee:
Bar no.
Date
Judge
NOTE: If the motion is granted, the court must send a copy of the order to the State Court Administrative Office pursuant to MCR 8.116(D)(3).
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JC 41 (11/05)
MOTION AND ORDER TO CLOSE PROCEEDINGS TO PUBLIC
MCL 712A.17(7), MCR 3.925(A)