Sealing or Expunging Juvenile Records in Michigan
How juvenile records are sealed or expunged in Michigan, and whether it happens automatically.
Short answer: Most juvenile adjudications are set aside automatically 2 years after court supervision ends or when the person turns 18, whichever is later. MCL 712A.18e, 712A.18t; Michigan State Police, Conviction Set Aside Public Information
| Juvenile records | Most juvenile adjudications are set aside automatically 2 years after court supervision ends or when the person turns 18, whichever is later. Excluded are certain serious offenses listed in the law and offenses that would be life-maximum felonies for an adult. People can also apply to set aside adjudications 1 year after juvenile court jurisdiction ends, if they have no felony convictions. Limits: up to 1 felony-level and 2 misdemeanor-level adjudications, or 3 misdemeanor-level adjudications if there is no felony. The state police keep only a nonpublic record. The Michigan State Police say there is no processing fee for juvenile set-aside applications. |
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FAQ
How do you seal a juvenile record in Michigan?
Most juvenile adjudications are set aside automatically 2 years after court supervision ends or when the person turns 18, whichever is later. Excluded are certain serious offenses listed in the law and offenses that would be life-maximum felonies for an adult. People can also apply to set aside adjudications 1 year after juvenile court jurisdiction ends, if they have no felony convictions. Limits: up to 1 felony-level and 2 misdemeanor-level adjudications, or 3 misdemeanor-level adjudications if there is no felony. The state police keep only a nonpublic record. The Michigan State Police say there is no processing fee for juvenile set-aside applications.
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.