Application to Set Aside Conviction (6/18) Case No.
TO: Michigan Attorney General and
Prosecuting official
A hearing will be held on the above application to set aside conviction on
Date
at
Time
at
Location
before
Judge Bar no.
.
I certify that copies of this application, certified record of conviction, and notice of hearing were served on the
prosecuting official on
Date
by first-class mail addressed to the last-known address.
Attorney General on
Date
by first-class mail addressed to the last-known address.
I certify that copies of this application, certified record of conviction, and the fingerprint card, accompanied by the required fee, were
served on the Michigan State Police on
Date
by first-class mail addressed to the last-known address.
Date
Applicant/Attorney signature
INSTRUCTIONS:
For additional instructions and an online interview that will help you create forms, go to michiganlegalhelp.org.
1. Determine whether you are eligible to apply to have your conviction set aside according to MCL 780.621. You must complete
a separate application for each conviction if you are applying to have more than one conviction set aside.
2. Find out the exact date of conviction and the charge from the court. Get a certified copy of the adjudication and attach it to
your application.
3. Swear to the truth of the statements in this application and then sign it in the presence of the court clerk or a notary public.
4. Make four copies of all attachments and this application. Take all copies to the court clerk.
5. Depending on local practice, the clerk of the court may set a hearing date at the time of filing. If a hearing date is set at the
time of filing, the clerk of the court will complete the Notice of Hearing.
6. Go to the local law enforcement agency for a fingerprint card and get fingerprinted on the applicant card (RI-8). There may
be a fee for fingerprinting. Fill out the card completely.
7. Make out a money order or check to the State of Michigan for the application. The application fee is $50.00. This fee is sent
with the application packet to the Michigan State Police for processing.
8. Mail a copy of the application packet, application fee, and the fingerprint card to the Michigan State Police by first-class mail
to Michigan State Police, Criminal Justice Information Center - Criminal History, PO Box 30266, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
9. Mail a copy of the application packet to the Attorney General of the State of Michigan by first-class mail to Office of the
Attorney General, Criminal Appellate Division, PO Box 30217, Lansing, Michigan 48909.
10. Mail a copy of the application packet to the correct prosecuting official where the conviction occurred (county, city, or
township) by first-class mail. See www.michiganprosecutor.org/about-us-menu/prosecutor-directory for the addresses of
county prosecutors.
11. On both copies of the application, fill in the Proof of Service on the back of the form. After you fill out and sign the Proof of Service,
mail or take one of the remaining application packets with the completed Proof of Service to the court. Keep the other copy
of the application packet for your records.
NOTICE OF HEARING
PROOF OF SERVICE
The hearing cannot be held until the court receives the
Michigan State Police report required by MCL 780.621(9).