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

Learn more about setting aside your convictions:

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

Adult Conviction Set Aside Applications

• MC 227 Application to Set Aside Conviction(s) – For felony or misdemeanor (not marijuana) convictions.
• MC 227a Application to Set Aside Misdemeanor Marijuana Conviction(s)
• MC 277b Application for Human Trafficking Victim to Set Aside Conviction(s)

Adult Conviction Set Aside Resources

• Michigan Legal Help: Setting Aside an Adult Criminal Conviction
• Department of 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
• Michigan State Police Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT)
• 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)

Juvenile Adjudication Set Aside Resources

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