In Re Miller

Respondents appeal as of right from an order of the Tuscola County Probate Court continuing their minor children’s status as temporary wards of the court. We affirm.

Respondents first argue that the trial court erred so as to require reversal when it denied their request for a jury trial with respect to the matters raised in the October 2, 1987, petition filed by petitioner. We disagree.

The right to a jury trial exists only in the adjudicative phase of the juvenile proceeding. In re Hubel, 148 Mich App 696, 699; 384 NW2d 849 (1986), lv den 425 Mich 874 (1986); In re Oates, 53 Mich App 629,…