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Michigan: Adult Convictions (MI-C-9)

Michigan: Adult Convictions (MI-C-9)

A person convicted of one or more misdemeanor marijuana offenses may apply to set aside the convictions. MCLS § 780.621e(1).
Record Detail(s)
Misdemeanor
Previous Conviction Disqualifying
No statutory language
Mandatory / Discretionary
Mandatory unless opposed by the state
Hearing
Yes, if objection filed
Clearance Process
Petition-based
Remedy
Set Aside
Ineligible Category or Citation
There is no statutory language regarding ineligible offenses.
Procedure General
The petitioner must complete an application. For more information on procedure, see MCLS § 780.621e(2).
Fees
There is no statutory language regarding fees.
Effect
The arresting agency and the department of the state police shall maintain the nonpublic record created under MCLS § 780.621f(3). MCLS § 780.621f(1).
Forms
The application to set aside convictions can be found here.
Waiting Periods
There is no waiting period.