Contact

Van Buren County
219 E. Paw Paw Street Suite 302 Paw Paw, MI 49079
Phone: (269) 657-8200

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 process differs for adult convictions and juvenile adjudications.

Guides for Van Buren County

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): Felony & Misdemeanor (not marijuana)
Application to Set Aside Misdemeanor Marijuana Conviction(s)
Application for Human Trafficking Victim to Set Aside Conviction(s)

Adult Conviction Set Aside Resources

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

Juvenile Adjudication Set Aside Application

JC 66 Application to Set Aside Adjudication(s)

Juvenile Adjudication Set Aside Resources

Michigan Legal Help: Setting Aside a Juvenile Adjudication
State Bar of Michigan Attorney Search
Clean Slate for Kids: FAQs & Guidance