Rule 3.208 - Powers and Duties of Friend of the Court(B) Friend of the Court Pre-Arraignment Review(1) All bench warrants issued for failure to appear pursuant to an order to show cause in friend of the court matters must contain a provision for bail and be returnable to a friend of the court referee.(2) A person arrested pursuant to such a bench warrant will be brought before a referee for review at the Oakland County Jail. The referee is empowered to:(a) enter into a consent agreement for payment of support;(b) lower the bond if appropriate; and(c) continue the bond until the next court date for friend of the court matters.(3) Either party may request an immediate arraignment before the court.Mich. L. Ct. R. Cir. Ct. 3.208
Amended effective 10/24/2019; amended effective 1/1/2023.