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Learn about automatic expungement (set aside) of Michigan adult convictions. Setting aside a conviction is the process that clears your public criminal record. This is sometimes called an “expungement.” This article gives an overview of the laws that apply to setting aside an adult conviction.
Do You Want to Learn More About What Convictions are Eligible for Expungement? OWI / DUI. Criminal sexual conduct. Domestic Violence. Assault and battery. Felonies. Embezzlement. Gun charges. Juvenile offenses.
6 Expungement and sealing laws restrict access to criminal records and sometimes even provide for their destruction. 7 Set-aside laws authorize a court to “vacate” a conviction in order to signal a person's rehabilitation, relief that may or may not be followed by sealing the record.
Conviction set-asides and expungements are similar but not the same. Conviction expungement seals an entire record of the conviction. Indeed, expungement proceedings result in the sealing of arrest records and court documents. As if the conviction did not occur.
The expungement process in Michigan can take several months or longer, depending on various factors such as the court's schedule, the complexity of the case, and the specific eligibility requirements.