While these new laws are now effective, state courts and police departments were given two years to create a system and coordinate plans to allow for automatic expungement for some crimes. When Will My Conviction Be Automatically Set Aside? Those who were convicted of a non-assaultive felony will have their conviction automatically set aside after 10 years beginning in April 2023.
Under House Bill 4980, individuals who were convicted of an eligible misdemeanor offense will have their conviction set aside automatically after seven (7) years have passed from serving their sentences. The following is an overview of the most frequently asked questions about Michigan’s new expungement laws. I plan on attending as many expungement fairs as I can to continue to spread the word about this opportunity that I believe people should try and take advantage of." - Attorney Cameron BellĬlick here to learn more about the fair and watch Attorney Bell's statement. All in all, I recommend consulting and/or retaining an attorney to represent you for an expungement especially for assaultive type convictions. Having handled expungements prior to the new Clean Slate Laws going into effect, I can provide knowledgeable representation in helping you get a charge set aside that may have been a hinderance in your life. But, keep in mind, an expungement is a privilege, not a right! Therefore, when filing an Application to Set Aside, a Judge will consider all that has taken place since you were originally convicted in making its’ ruling. Over 1,000 people registered for the fair and I enjoyed meeting with people to help provide some insight as to how the new laws work.įurther, it is super important for people who are eligible to take advantage of this opportunity created by the legislature. "On June 2, 2021, an expungement fair was held in Genesee County, MI that allowed for individuals who were eligible, to have the opportunity to meet with an attorney to get information as to how the new Clean Slate Legislation works. The legislation outlines new rules for criminal record expungement and allows specific convictions to be automatically set aside after a certain time. As of April 11, 2021, Michigan’s “Clean Slate” laws are effective, making it easier for convicted individuals to expunge serious misdemeanors and non-violent felonies committed in the past from public records.