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MC 228

Order on Application to Set Aside Conviction(s)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective March 1, 2023

This form is an official court document used to request that a judge officially cancel or void a previous criminal conviction. It requires the court to review several conditions before making a decision.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 780.621, MCL 780.621b, MCL 780.621c, MCL 780.621d, MCL 780.622, MCL 780.623

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used in a criminal case when a person is applying to have a past conviction set aside by the court.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
This form is an order that the court issues, but it is based on an application filed by the person seeking to set aside the conviction.
Does this form require a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this order.
What happens after this order is issued?
The order specifies that copies must be sent to the Michigan State Police and the prosecuting official.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2023.

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