Defendant’s name, address, and telephone no.

The People of 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 The State of Michigan
 
 
 
  

 

 

 

     

  

  

In the matter of 

First, middle, and last name

THE COURT FINDS:

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ORDER

 1. A warrant was not issued against a person for the commission of a crime within 28 days after the personal property 
    was seized or within 28 days after the lien was filed on the real property.

 

 2. All charges against the consenting legal owner relating to the commission of a crime were dismissed.

 3. The consenting legal owner charged with committing a crime was acquitted of the crime.

 4. The case involved multiple defendants and all persons charged with committing a crime were acquitted of the crime.

IT IS ORDERED:

 5. The following personal property shall be returned to the owner: 

 

 6. The lien filed against the following real property shall be immediately discharged: 

 

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Judge signature and date

STATE OF MICHIGANJUDICIAL DISTRICTORDER FOR RETURN OF PROPERTY OR DISCHARGE OF LIEN IN FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGSCASE NO. and JUDGECourt addressCourt telephone no.Approved, SCAOForm DC 44, Rev. 3/23MCL 600.4705, MCL 600.4706, MCL 600.4706aPage 1 of 2Distribute form to: Court Copies as needed 	
 
 
 

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*This notice must be given to all persons
 who were sent notice of seizure and
 intent to forfeit and dispose of property.

 , representing the seizing agency, notifies you 

    that the personal property described above was returned to the owner.

 8. The 
    notifies you that the lien filed against the real property was discharged.

 prosecuting attorney 

 attorney general 

 

 

 

 city/township attorney for 

 

Date

 

                     

 

Signature

Name (type or print)

TO:
 
 
 

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 7. 

Name (type or print)

  	

   

 

Order for Return of Property or Discharge of Lien in Forfeiture Proceedings 
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Case No. 
 

NOTICE OF RETURN OF PROPERTY

Order for Return of Property or Discharge of Lien in Forfeiture Proceedings 

(3/23) 

Case No. 
 

PROOF OF SERVICE

TO PROCESS SERVER: You must serve the notice of return of property and file proof of service with the court clerk. If 
you are unable to complete service, you must return this original and all copies to the court clerk. 

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE / NONSERVICE 

 I served 

 

 personally 

 

 by certified mail     a copy of the notice of return of property, together with the 

  attachments listed below, on: 

 I have attempted to serve a copy of the notice of return of property, together with the attachments listed below, and

  have been unable to complete service on:

Defendant’s name

Date and time of service

Place or address of service

Attachments (if any)

I declare under the penalties of perjury that this certificate of service has been examined by me and that its contents are 
true to the best of my information, knowledge, and belief.

                     

 
Service fee
$

 

 

                     
Incorrect address fee
$

                     

Miles traveled

Miles traveled

Fee
$

Fee
$

  
Signature

  
Name (type or print)

TOTAL FEE
$

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

It has been determined that the name and address of the person to whom this notice is directed cannot be reasonably
ascertained or delivery of the notice cannot be reasonably accomplished. The notice of return of property was published for
at least 10 consecutive publishing days as required by law in a newspaper of general circulation in the county where the
personal property was seized or is located. Proof of publication is attached.

 

Date
 

                     
                   

Signature

Name (type or print)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MCL 600.4706a