Form MC 263 at a glance
What it is: MC 263 is the State of Michigan Motion/Order of Nolle Prosequi.
Who signs: The prosecuting official signs on the Prosecuting official line, with the Date and the Bar no. The judge or magistrate signs and dates on the Judge/Magistrate signature and date line.
A filled-in Form MC 263 example: a prosecutor dismisses a case
How to fill out Form MC 263, box by box
Court, case number and police report
Fill in the JUDICIAL DISTRICT, JUDICIAL CIRCUIT and COUNTY, the ORI MI-, the Court address, the Court telephone no., the CASE NO. and JUDGE, and the Police Report no.
The State of Michigan v Defendant
After THE PEOPLE OF, enter The State of Michigan v the Defendant's name, address, and telephone no., then the CTN/TCN, SID and DOB.
Count, crime and charge code(s)
In the matter of, enter each Count, CRIME and CHARGE CODE(S) with its MCL citation/PACC Code.
Motion
Under MOTION, type or print the Name of the prosecuting official, who moves for a nolle prosequi in this case for the following reason(s).
The prosecuting official signs on the Prosecuting official line, with the Date and the Bar no.
IT IS ORDERED
1. Motion for nolle prosequi is granted and the case is dismissed without prejudice.
2. Motion for nolle prosequi is granted as to the following charge(s), which are dismissed without prejudice.
If item 1 or 2 is checked, the clerk of the court shall provide a copy of this order to the Michigan State Police.
3. Motion for nolle prosequi is denied. 4. Defendant/Juvenile shall be immediately discharged from confinement in this case. 5. Bond is canceled and shall be returned after costs are deducted. 6. Bond is continued on the remaining charge(s). 7. The Michigan State Police and arresting agency shall destroy the arrest record, biometric data, and, as applicable, DNA profile for the dismissed charge(s). The Michigan State Police shall also remove any LEIN entry concerning any dismissed charge(s).
Judge/Magistrate signature and date
The judge or magistrate signs and dates on the Judge/Magistrate signature and date line.
More rules for Form MC 263
Distribute form to: Court, Prosecutor, Defendant/Juvenile, Police agency, Arresting agency.
Sources
[1] Form MC 263 (Rev. 6/19), Motion/Order of Nolle Prosequi, State Court Administrative Office, Michigan (the Official source link on this page).