Michigan Affidavit And Order Excusing Respondents Presence is a document used in Michigan courts to excuse a respondent from appearing in court. This document is usually filed by the court or a party before the respondent is scheduled to appear in court. It is often used when the respondent is unable to attend court due to illness, work obligations, or other extenuating circumstances. The document allows the court to proceed with the case without the respondent’s presence. There are two types of Michigan Affidavit And Order Excusing Respondents Presence: a motion to excuse presence and an affidavit to excuse presence. The motion to excuse presence is a formal request from a party or the court to excuse the respondent's presence in court. The affidavit to excuse presence is a sworn statement from the respondent stating why they are unable to appear in court. Both documents must be signed and notarized by the respondent.