Appeals_from_Michigan_Civil_Service_Commission

2.4Appeals from Michiga n Civil Service Commission Decisions

MCR 7.117 governs circuit court appeals to the circuit court from the Michigan Civil Service Commission; they must comply with the requirements set forth in MCR 7.119.⁴⁹ MCR 7.117(A)-(B). Unless provided otherwise in MCR 7.117, the rules set out in MCR 7.101—MCR 7.115 apply. MCR 7.117(A).⁵⁰ The appeal “must name the commission as a party,” and the appellant “must serve the commission at the Office of the State Personnel Director in Lansing[.]” MCR 7.117(C).

49.See Section 2.6 for more information on procedures set forth in MCR 7.119. See also the Michigan Judicial Institute’s Administrative Procedures Act and Michigan Civil Service Commission Appeals Table.

50. See Part A for discussion of MCR 7.101—MCR 7.115 as generally applicable to appeals to the circuit court. Note, however, that Part A does not include discussion of the rules that apply only to appeals from agencies.