(1) An adoptee, the adoptee’s guardian, or the adoptive parent or parents may appeal a determination of the department made under this act. The appeal shall be conducted pursuant to the administrative procedures act of 1969, Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being section 24.201 to 24.328 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. An appeal brought pursuant to chapter 6 of Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, being section 24.301 to 24.306 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, shall be heard as follows:
    (a) In the case of an adoptee residing in this state, by the probate court for the county in which the petition for adoption was filed or the county in which the adoptee is found.

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Terms Used In Michigan Laws 400.115k

  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Probate: Proving a will
  • state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories belonging to the United States; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the district and territories. See Michigan Laws 8.3o
    (b) In the case of an adoptee not residing in this state, by the probate court for the county in which the petition for adoption was filed.
    (2) The department shall notify the adoptee and the adoptive parent or parents of their rights of appeal under this section.