Michigan Court Record Removal

Michigan's Clean Slate Act provides automatic expungement for eligible cases. Take advantage of Michigan's progressive record clearing laws.

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

1

Free Eligibility Check

Complete our assessment to determine if you qualify for automatic relief or need to file manually.

2

Document Preparation

We prepare MC 227 application, obtain certified records, and coordinate fingerprinting.

3

Filing & Service

File petition with circuit court, serve prosecutor and Attorney General, pay $50 state fee.

4

Court Decision

Attend hearing if required. Most cases decided within 3-6 months.

Michigan Court Resources

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

Ready to Clear Your Michigan Record?

Take our free assessment to see if you qualify for Michigan's Clean Slate automatic relief or if you need to file for manual expungement.

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.