Chapter 20: Review of Referee Recommendations & Appeals

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This chapter briefly discusses the procedures for appealing from orders and judgments entered in all of the types of proceedings discussed in this benchbook. Applicable standards of review are also addressed. This chapter does not contain discussion of appellate procedure.

20.1Court Rules Governing Appeals From Family Division

“Except as modified by [MCR 3.993], chapter 7 of the Michigan Court Rules governs appeals from the family division of the circuit court.” MCR 3.993(C)(1). Appeals involving minor personal protection actions must generally comply with MCR 3.993 and MCR subchapter 7.200. MCR 3.709(A).   

Subchapter 7.200 of the Michigan Court Rules governs appeals to the Court of Appeals, and subchapter 7.300 governs appeals to the Supreme Court. Discussion of these rules is beyond the scope of this benchbook.