Michigan: Adult Diversion/Deferral Program (MI-D-2)

Records relating to a first-time domestic violence case dismissed after the successful completion of probation become nonpublic. Mich. Comp. Laws § § 769.4a(1), (5).

Record Detail(s)

Completion of diversion or deferral program

Previous Conviction Disqualifying

Potentially, see statute

Mandatory / Discretionary

Mandatory

Hearing

Not applicable

Clearance Process

Automatic

Remedy

Dismiss

Ineligible Category or Citation

This statute applies only to domestic violence offenses specified in section 769.4a.

Procedure General

Upon the successful completion of probation, the court will discharge the individual and dismiss the proceedings. After dismissal the state police retain a nonpublic record of the arrest, court proceedings, and disposition of the criminal charge. For specific procedure, see Mich. Comp. Laws § 769.4a.

Fees

There is no statutory language regarding fees.

Effect

The disposition is not a conviction and does not entail the disqualifications or disabilities imposed by law upon conviction. Arrest and court records are nonpublic, but can be disclosed as specified in section 769.4a(7).

Waiting Periods

The record becomes nonpublic upon dismissal of the charge.

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