Overview Description

Record Detail(s)

  • Misdemeanor and lesser offenses

Waiting Period

0 years

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

No statutory language

Mandatory / Discretionary

Mandatory, unless opposed by the state

Hearing

Yes, if the state opposes the petition.

Clearance Process

Petition-based

A person convicted of one or more misdemeanor marijuana offenses may apply to set aside the convictions. MCLS § 780.621e(1).

Ineligible Category or Citation

There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.

Procedure General

The petitioner must complete an application. For more information on procedure, see MCLS § 780.621e(2).

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The arresting agency and the department of the state police shall maintain the nonpublic record created under MCLS § 780.621f(3). MCLS § 780.621f(1).

Forms

The application to set aside convictions can be found here.

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