# Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23c: Placement of child by court

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23c

## Section

- **Citation:** Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23c
- **Heading:** Placement of child by court
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MI Code / Chapter 701 / Act Act-288-of-1939 / Section 710.23c

## Text

Sec. 23c.

A court that acquires legal and physical custody of a child pursuant to chapter XIIA may formally place a child for adoption under section 51 of this chapter.

History: Add. 1994, Act 222, Eff. Jan. 1, 1995

## Nearby sections

- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.21 Short title of act; Michigan adoption code.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.21.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.21a General purposes of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.21a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.21b Court order or decree issued in another country; rights and obligations of parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.21b.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.22 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.22.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.22a Adoption placement or issuance of order prohibited; convictions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.22a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23 Hearing appeal brought under MCL 400.115k; powers of court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23a Direct placement by parent or guardian of child for adoption; temporary placement; formal placement; selection by parent or guardian not delegated; information to be provided by prospective adoptive parent, adoption attorney, or child placing agency; placement of child with stepparent or relative; attendance of child at hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23a.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23b Placement of child by child placing agency or department of social services; written authorization from parent or guardian for temporary placement; assistance; involvement of parent or guardian in selection of adoptive parent; validity of authorization.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23b.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23c Placement of child by court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23c.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23d Temporary placement; procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23d.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23e Temporary placement; hearing to determine custody; petition; ex parte order to return child to parent or guardian; petition requesting court jurisdiction; temporary disposition; powers of court; act as exclusive remedy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23e.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23f Preplacement assessment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23f.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.23g Requirement to provide services that conflict with child placing agency's religious beliefs prohibited; adverse action against child placing agency prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.23g.md)
- [Mich. Comp. Laws § 710.24 Petition for adoption; filing; jurisdiction; verification; contents; preplacement assessment; omission of certain identifying information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MI_C701_AAct-288-of-1939_S710.24.md)

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