Jackson County, MI · Jackson County
Judgment Entry Fee Refund Request
This form lets a person request an eligible refund of the Friend of the Court judgment entry fee after a motion or action is dismissed.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Jackson County · Jackson County, Jackson County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- mijackson.org
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What this form is
Use this request when a motion is dismissed without an order determining or changing support, custody, or parenting time, or when an initiating action is dismissed. The form asks for the date, case number, hearing date and type, and the names and addresses of both parties. The notice explains which fee portions may be refunded and which motion fee is not refundable.
Who needs it
A person seeking an eligible Friend of the Court judgment entry fee refund after a motion or initiating action is dismissed should complete this request.
How to submit it
Mail a written request within 28 days of the motion dismissal to Jackson County Friend of the Court, 1697 Lansing Ave, Jackson, MI 49202.
About notarization
This request is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Judgment Entry Fee Refund Request form.
- 2
Complete the Request
Enter the date, case number, hearing date and type, and both parties’ names and addresses.
- 3
Check the Eligibility Notice
Review the notice about eligible fee portions and the conditions for a refund.
- 4
Mail the Request
Mail your written request within 28 days of the motion dismissal to Jackson County Friend of the Court at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can request a judgment entry fee refund?
- A person whose motion or initiating action was dismissed may request a refund if the stated eligibility conditions apply. A motion must not result in an order determining or changing support, custody, or parenting time.
- How do I submit the refund request?
- Mail a written request within 28 days of the motion dismissal to Jackson County Friend of the Court, 1697 Lansing Ave, Jackson, MI 49202.
- What information does the form ask for?
- The form asks for the date, case number, hearing date and type, and the names and addresses of both parties. Select the hearing type that applies.
- Do I need a notary for the Judgment Entry Fee Refund Request?
- No. This request is signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.