Michigan Friend of the Court Annual Statutory Review is a process that is required by the Michigan legislature in order to ensure that the Friend of the Court offices are in compliance with the laws and regulations that govern them. The review is conducted annually and consists of two distinct parts. The first part is an internal review conducted by the Friend of the Court staff, where they review their policies and procedures to ensure they are in compliance with state laws and regulations. The second part is an external review conducted by an independent third-party auditor, who reviews the procedures and policies of the Friend of the Court office to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations. The two types of Michigan Friend of the Court Annual Statutory Reviews are the Internal Review and the External Review. The Internal Review is conducted by the Friend of the Court staff to ensure they are in compliance with state laws and regulations. The External Review is conducted by an independent third-party auditor, who reviews the procedures and policies of the Friend of the Court office to ensure compliance with state laws and regulations.