Conviction Set Aside

Michigan’s Clean Slate Legislation may allow you to have your conviction(s) set aside. This process, also known as expungement, removes convictions from your public criminal record. The steps differ for adult convictions and juvenile adjudications.

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For detailed information on setting aside your conviction in Van Buren County, please refer to the following guides:

• Guide to Adult Conviction Set Asides
• Guide to Juvenile Adjudication Set Asides

Adult Conviction Set Aside Applications

• Application to Set Aside Conviction(s) (PDF) – For felony or misdemeanor (not marijuana) convictions.
• Application to Set Aside Misdemeanor Marijuana Conviction(s) (PDF)
• Application for Human Trafficking Victim to Set Aside Conviction(s) (PDF)

Adult Conviction Set Aside Resources

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