The Probate Court has no jurisdiction to have a body moved (i.e., disinterred).  You should contact the funeral home that handled the burial to request they file a permit for disinterment with the Wayne County or Detroit Health Department.  

 

Probate Court has no jurisdiction to have a casket opened (i.e., exhumed) and the body examined to determine the cause of death.  Exhumation requests where murder is suspected are filed by the County Prosecutor or Medical Examiner.  You should contact the Wayne County Prosecutor [(313) 224-5777] or the Wayne County Medical Examiner [(313) 833-2524].    

     

Rev. 2\07