Overview Description

Records relating to one or more serious misdemeanor convictions, first violation operating while intoxicated offense, or one felony conviction may be set aside by the convicting court five or more years after whichever of the following events occurs last: imposition of the sentence, completion of probation, discharge from parole, or completion of any term of imprisonment imposed for the conviction. Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.621d(2).

See Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.621 for ineligible offenses.

The petition must be filed in the convicting court. For the specific procedure, see Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.621.

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

The person will be considered as never having been convicted, except for registerable sex offenses. Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.622.

The court notifies the agencies that hold records of the set-aside. Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.623.

For an application to set aside a criminal record in Michigan, visit here.

The waiting period is 5 years or more after the completion of the sentence, imprisonment, parole, or probation, whichever occurs later. Mich. Comp. Laws § 780.621d(2).