Michigan: Adult Convictions (MI-C-4)

Records relating to cases for which the defendant was granted youthful trainee status, and which were dismissed upon final release become nonpublic. Mich. Comp. Laws § 762.14(1).

Record Detail(s)

Youthful offense

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

Potentially, see statute

Mandatory / Discretionary

Mandatory

Hearing

Not applicable

Clearance Process

Automatic

Remedy

Dismiss

Ineligible Category or Citation

See section 762.11 for offenses eligible for youthful trainee status.

Procedure General

If the status of youthful trainee is not revoked or terminated, the court will discharge the individual and dismiss the proceedings upon their final release. For the specific procedure, see Mich. Comp. Laws § 762.14.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The disposition is not a conviction and the person will not suffer a civil disability or loss of right or privilege in most instances. All records are closed to public inspection, but can be disclosed as specified in section 762.14(4). Mich. Comp. Laws § 762.14.

Waiting Periods

The record becomes nonpublic upon dismissal of the charge.

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