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MC 227

Application to Set Aside Conviction(s)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective March 1, 2025

This form is used to ask the court to officially remove or set aside a past criminal conviction. It asks the filer to list the convictions and confirm they meet certain time requirements for filing.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 780.621, MCL 780.621b, MCL 780.621c, MCL 780.621d, MCL 780.622, MCL 780.772a, MCL 780.827a

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person wants to apply to the court to have one or more of their past criminal convictions set aside.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should file this form?
The form is for the person who wants to set aside the conviction, which is the defendant or applicant.
What documents must I attach?
You must attach a certified copy of each conviction to this application.
Is there a fee?
The instructions mention making a money order or check to the State of Michigan for the application, and the fee is listed as $50.00.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2025.

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