Automatic Relief
Eligible misdemeanors cleared after 7 years, felonies after 10 years - no action required
Fast Processing
Manual expungements typically processed in 3-6 months, marijuana cases even faster
First Offender Benefits
Special provisions for first-time offenders with expedited processing available
Michigan Clean Slate Act
Automatic Expungement
Misdemeanors (7 Years)
- Most misdemeanors automatically cleared
- No action required from you
- State processes in quarterly batches
Felonies (10 Years)
- Non-violent felonies eligible
- Must have no new convictions
- Excludes serious offenses
Manual Expungement
Eligibility Requirements
- 3-5 year waiting period
- Maximum of 3 felonies
- Completed all sentence terms
Special Cases
- Marijuana convictions - expedited
- First offenders - special provisions
- Traffic offenses - limited eligibility
Important: Excluded Offenses
The following offenses are NOT eligible for automatic expungement under Michigan law:
- Assaultive crimes
- Serious misdemeanors
- Crimes punishable by 10+ years
- Sex offenses requiring registration
- Child abuse offenses
- Human trafficking
- Most DUI/OWI offenses
- Crimes involving minors
Manual expungement may still be possible for some excluded offenses. Consult with an attorney for complex cases.
Michigan Expungement Process
Free Eligibility Check
Complete our assessment to determine if you qualify for automatic relief or need to file manually.
Document Preparation
We prepare MC 227 application, obtain certified records, and coordinate fingerprinting.
Filing & Service
File petition with circuit court, serve prosecutor and Attorney General, pay $50 state fee.
Court Decision
Attend hearing if required. Most cases decided within 3-6 months.
Michigan Court Resources
Helpful Links
Major Court Locations
- Wayne County (Detroit): 3rd Circuit Court
- Oakland County: 6th Circuit Court
- Macomb County: 16th Circuit Court
- Kent County (Grand Rapids): 17th Circuit Court
- Genesee County (Flint): 7th Circuit Court
CleanMyRecord.co helps Michigan residents navigate the expungement process. We are not a law firm but work with licensed attorneys to ensure proper legal representation. Results depend on individual circumstances and Michigan law.