Procedures for Applying for expungements/setting aside convictions

District Court only handles misdemeanor convictions; felony's are handled by 7th Circuit Court

You can only have one conviction for any offense

Must be at least 5 years since sentence.

Cannot be a traffic offense

Process takes from 60 to 90 days and you must be present at court hearing

$15.00 (money order/cash) record check fee to start process

Must have fingerprints taken (cost is approximately $50 through Michigan State Police)

Must serve/mail Michigan State Police and Attorney Generals Office

The 68th District Court cannot give legal advice.

Click here for "Application to Set Aside Conviction/Expungement"and Complete Directions (PDF format)"

STATE of MICHIGAN" directions for "Application to Set Aside Conviction/Expungement"and Complete Directions (PDF format)"

Motion for Return of Fingerprint Card (PDF format)"