M Civ JI 97.06 Reading of Petition

We are here today on a petition filed by [ _________ ], a Children’s Protective Services worker for the [ ________ ] County Family Independence Agency*, alleging that the Court has jurisdiction over [ names of children ], who [ was/were ] born on [ ______ ], and [ is/are ] now ____ years of age. Under Michigan law, the Family Division of the Circuit Court has jurisdiction in proceedings concerning any child under 18 years of age found within the County: (read all pertinent statutory allegations from MCL 712A.2(b)).

The allegations which the petitioner will attempt to prove are as follows: (read factual allegations in petition.)

Note on Use

* Because others may file petitions, this sentence may need to modified accordingly.

History

M Civ JI 97.06 was added March 2005. Amended July 2017.