Motion And Affidavit And Bench Warrant {MC 229}

MC 229 - MOTION, AFFIDAVIT, AND BENCH WARRANT. This form is used in the state of Michigan in civil or criminal cases to request the issuance of a bench warrant for the arrest of a defendant or respondent who has failed to appear in court. The form requires the individual requesting the bench warrant to fill in details such as the name, address, date of birth, physical description, and reason for the arrest warrant. The person making the request must also sign an affidavit, attesting to the accuracy of the information provided. Once the bench warrant is issued, it orders any peace officer or court officer authorized to make an arrest to arrest the defendant or respondent and bring them before the court immediately or upon posting a specified bond amount for their appearance at the next court session. The form also includes a return section, where the peace officer can indicate the date when the defendant or respondent was taken into custody as ordered by the bench warrant. Approved, SCAO. MCL 600.1711(2), MCL 764.3(4), MCL 764.9e, MCR 3.606, MCR 6.103(A), MCR 6.106(I), MCR 6.615(B). www.FormsWorkflow.com