Conviction Set Aside

There have been changes to the set aside laws in Michigan. Under the new Clean Slate Legislation, you may be eligible to have your conviction(s) set aside. Conviction set aside, also called expungement, is the process that removes your convictions from your public criminal record. This process is different for adult convictions and juvenile adjudications. 

For more information on how to set aside your adult conviction(s) in Van Buren County, please read Your Guide to Adult Conviction Set Asides in Van Buren County. 

For more information on how to set aside your juvenile adjudication(s) in Van Buren County, please read Your Guide to Juvenile Adjudication Set Asides in Van Buren County. 

Adult Conviction Set Aside Applications

• MC 227 Application to Set Aside Conviction(s) (pdf) is the application to petition to have a felony or misdemeanor (not marijuana) conviction(s) set aside.
• MC 227a Application to Set Aside Misdemeanor Marijuana Conviction(s) (pdf) is the application to petition to set aside a misdemeanor marijuana conviction(s).
• MC 277b Application for Human Trafficking Victim to Set Aside Conviction(s) (pdf) is the application for victims of human trafficking to petition to set aside conviction(s) that are the direct result of being a victim of human trafficking.

Adult Conviction Set Aside Resources

• Michigan Legal Help Setting Aside an Adult Criminal Conviction 
• Department of Attorney General Expungement of Criminal Offenses in Michigan 
• Department of Attorney General Expungement Checklist Misdemeanor/Felony Adult Offenses 
• Department of Attorney General Expungement Checklist Misdemeanor Marijuana Adult Offenses 
• Michigan State Police Conviction Set Aside Public Information 
• Michigan State Police Criminal History Records 
• Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT) 
• Department of Attorney General Prosecutor Directory  
• State Bar of Michigan Attorney Search 
• Michigan Trial Court Directory 

Juvenile Adjudication Set Aside Application

• JC 66 Application to Set Aside Adjudication(s) (pdf) is the application to petition to set aside a juvenile adjudication(s).

Juvenile Adjudication Set Aside Resources

• Michigan Legal Help Setting Aside a Juvenile Adjudication 
• State Bar of Michigan Attorney Search 
• Michigan Courts Frequently Asked Questions and Guidance Regarding the Clean Slate for Kids Legislation