Temporary Placements, Time for Service of Notice of Hearing to Determine

Disposition of Child (A) Time for Service. Service of notice of hearing on a petition for disposition of a child under MCL 710.23e(1) must be served at least: Chapter 3. Special Proceedings and Actions Page 352 Chapter Updated May 1, 2026 (1) 3 days before the date set for hearing for personal service under MCR 2.107(C)(1) or (2), e-mail service under MCR 2.107(C)(4), or electronic service under MCR 1.109(G)(6)(a); or (2) 7 days before the date set for hearing when served by first-class mail under MCR 2.107(C)(3). (B) Interested Party, Whereabouts Unknown. If the whereabouts of an interested party, other than the putative father who did not join in the temporary placement, is unknown, service on that interested party will be sufficient if service is attempted at the last known address of the interested party. (C) Putative Father, Identity or Whereabouts Unknown. If the identity of the putative father is unknown or the whereabouts of a putative father who did not join in the temporary placement is unknown, he need not be served notice of the hearing.