Michigan Petition (Delinquency Proceedings) is a legal process that can be initiated by the prosecutor or by a parent, guardian, or custodian, to address the delinquency of a juvenile or minor under the age of 17. This process can be used to address a variety of criminal behaviors, including truancy, shoplifting, or other criminal activities. The petition is the first step in the Michigan juvenile justice system and provides the basis for the court to determine the appropriate intervention for the juvenile. There are three types of Michigan Petition (Delinquency Proceedings): Informal Adjustment, Formal Disposition, and Formal Admission. Informal Adjustment is a voluntary and confidential process with the goal of resolving the issues without the need for formal court proceedings. Formal Disposition is a court-supervised process that typically involves a hearing and the determination of the juvenile's delinquent status. Formal Admission is the process by which the juvenile admits to the allegations and the court enters a finding of delinquency.