Getting a Copy of Your Michigan Criminal Record
Which Michigan agency keeps criminal history records, how to request your own record, and the fee.
Short answer: Michigan's process is called "setting aside" a conviction (often called expungement). A set-aside conviction is removed from public records, but the Michigan State Police keep a nonpublic record that only certain agencies can see. MCL 780.621–780.624; MCL 712A.18e, 712A.18t
| What relief the state offers | Michigan's process is called "setting aside" a conviction (often called expungement). A set-aside conviction is removed from public records, but the Michigan State Police keep a nonpublic record that only certain agencies can see. Michigan has set-aside by application, automatic set-aside under the "Clean Slate" law, a special process for misdemeanor marijuana offenses, set-aside of juvenile adjudications, and pardons from the Governor. |
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Where to get help in Michigan
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FAQ
Can you get a criminal record expunged in Michigan?
Michigan's process is called "setting aside" a conviction (often called expungement). A set-aside conviction is removed from public records, but the Michigan State Police keep a nonpublic record that only certain agencies can see. Michigan has set-aside by application, automatic set-aside under the "Clean Slate" law, a special process for misdemeanor marijuana offenses, set-aside of juvenile adjudications, and pardons from the Governor.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.