Opinion ID: 848768
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 8

Heading: reasolution

Text: Ultimately, the question here is whether the circuit court was correct in denying Mr. Heier's petition to intervene. The answer comes from a comprehensive reading of the relevant court rules. MCR 5.901 provides: (A) Scope. The rules in this subchapter, in subchapter 1.100 and in rule 5.113, govern practice and procedure in the family division of the circuit court in all cases filed under the Juvenile Code. Other Michigan Court Rules apply to such juvenile cases in the family division of the circuit court only when this subchapter specifically provides. (B) Application. Unless the context otherwise indicates: (1) MCR 5.901-5.927, 5.980 and 5.991-5.993 apply to delinquency proceedings and child protective proceedings;