Michigan § 600.856 - Change of venue; procedure; contested venue.
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§ 600.856. Change of venue; procedure; contested venue.
The venue of all proceedings or any portion thereof may be changed for the convenience of the parties and witnesses or when an impartial trial cannot be had, to the probate court in any other county upon petition of an interested party or upon the motion of the probate judge who has or would have jurisdiction. Copies of documents, as specified by the petitioner, which are on file in the court where the proceedings are pending, together, with any original instrument as specified, shall, without payment therefor, thereupon be transmitted by the probate court to the probate court in the county granted venue. After venue is changed, any notice of hearing which is required to be published shall be published in the county from which venue was changed.
In cases of contested venue, proceedings shall be stayed except in the probate court in the county where first filed until final determination there of venue.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 600.856
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.856 cover?
Section 600.856 ("Change of venue; procedure; contested venue.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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