In Re FG

COOPER, EJ.

(dissenting). I must dissent from the majority opinion of my colleagues as I would affirm the circuit court’s order upholding the probate court’s denial of petitioner’s request to review her closed file relating to judicial bypass proceedings in which she participated as a minor pursuant to the Parental Rights Restoration Act (PRRA).* 1

I agree with the majority’s determination that the trial court should have reviewed the probate court’s determination de novo. I also agree with the majority’s definition of “good cause” to open a closed file pursuant to MCR 3.615(B)(3). However, I…