Automatic potential
Eligible records may clear after 7 years for misdemeanors or 10 years for felonies.
Michigan's Clean Slate law automatically clears some records. Others need a court petition. Our free quiz gives you a clearer next step.
Michigan uses "set aside" for what most people call expungement. The practical question is simple: did the state clear it automatically, or do you need to ask a court?
Eligible records may clear after 7 years for misdemeanors or 10 years for felonies.
Some eligible records require fingerprints, filings, service, and a court hearing.
Uncertain offense types, pending charges, or missing ICHAT details need review first.
Answer a few Michigan-specific questions about your record and timing.
See the likely lane and what to check before spending money.
Automatic clearing and manual set-aside petitions are handled differently.
Manual cases can request an optional Michigan attorney introduction.
The quiz will not promise an outcome. It will give you a cleaner next step than another open browser tab.
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