Procedure To Set Aside a Conviction

New changes to the set aside/expungement laws in Michigan took effect April 11, 2021. The changes allow for additional types of offenses, as well as an increased number of felonies, and misdemeanors to be set aside by application. For more information regarding that process, you can visit any of the following sites:

Michigan Clean Slate, the automatic set aside process, takes effect April 2023 . Please note, individuals who may qualify for the automatic set asides can still apply to the court of conviction prior to April 2023 by following the current set aside process.

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A conviction is any misdemeanor or felony charge for which you were found guilty. You could have been found guilty by a judge or jury, or you might have signed a plea agreement stating that you were guilty of a crime.

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The statute becomes effective April 11, 2023. Two years after the effective date of the amendatory act. MCL 780.621g (1)-(4), (14).
An eligible felony conviction will be automatically set aside 10 years after either imposition of the sentence for the conviction or completion of any term of imprisonment with Michigan Department of Corrections, whichever occurs later. MCL 780.621g (2).
The statute becomes effective April 11, 2023. Two years after the effective date of the amendatory act. MCL 780.621g (1)-(4), (14).