Michigan Court Rules — Circuit Court appellate proceedings
Updated October 27, 2026
Statewide court type
Michigan Circuit Court appellate proceedings only; retained September 2, 2026 compilation. Source exceptions and later amendments apply.
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Rule 7.104 Filing Appeal of Right
(A) Time Requirements. The time limit for an appeal of right is jurisdictional. See MCR 7.103(A). Time is computed as provided in MCR 1.108. An appeal of right to the circuit court must be taken within: (1) 21 days or the time allowed by statute after entry of the judgment, order, or decision appealed, or (2) 21 days after the entry of an order denying a motion for new trial, a motion for rehearing or reconsideration, or a motion for other relief from the judgment, order, or decision, if the motion was filed within: (a) the initial 21-day period, or (b) further time the trial court or agency may have allowed during that 21-day period. (3) If a criminal defendant requests appointment of an attorney within 21 days after entry of the judgment of sentence, an appeal of right must be taken within 21 days after entry of an order: (a) appointing or denying the appointment of an attorney, or (b) denying a timely filed motion described in subrule (2).
Michigan Circuit Court appellate proceedings only; retained September 2, 2026 compilation. Source exceptions and later amendments apply. Shared context, not a personal preference.
Source page 672Rule 7.107 Authority of Trial Court or Agency
After a claim of appeal is filed or leave to appeal is granted, jurisdiction vests in the circuit court. The trial court or agency may not set aside or amend the judgment, order, or decision appealed except by circuit court order or as otherwise provided by law. In all other respects, the authority of the trial court or agency is governed by MCR 7.208(C) through (J).
Michigan Circuit Court appellate proceedings only; retained September 2, 2026 compilation. Source exceptions and later amendments apply. Shared context, not a personal preference.
Source page 677Rule 7.110 Motions in Circuit Court Appeals
Motion practice in a circuit court appeal is governed by MCR 2.119. Motions may include special motions identified in MCR 7.211(C). Absent good cause, the court shall decide motions within 28 days after the hearing date.
Michigan Circuit Court appellate proceedings only; retained September 2, 2026 compilation. Source exceptions and later amendments apply. Shared context, not a personal preference.
Source page 683Rule 7.117 Appeals from the Michigan Civil Service Commission
(A) Scope. This rule governs appeals to the circuit court from the Michigan Civil Service Commission. Unless this rule provides otherwise, MCR 7.101 through 7.115 apply. (B) Procedure. An appeal from a decision of the Michigan Civil Service Commission must comply with MCR 7.119. (C) Commission as Party. An appeal challenging any decision, rule, or regulation of the Michigan Civil Service Commission must name the commission as a party and must serve the commission at the Office of the State Personnel Director in Lansing, Michigan.
Michigan Circuit Court appellate proceedings only; retained September 2, 2026 compilation. Source exceptions and later amendments apply. Shared context, not a personal preference.
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