Michigan Launches Automatic Criminal Record Expungement Program for 1 Million Residents

Automatic expungement of certain criminal convictions begins in Michigan, allowing for the clearing of some convictions from public view without an application. The new expungement laws have already helped thousands of Michiganders by removing a barrier to employment, housing, and other opportunities. Michigan State Police are leading the rollout of the new automatic expungement process, which sets aside certain convictions from the Michigan State Police database of criminal records and notifies the courts daily. Certain criteria must be met for automatic expungement, and not all convictions are eligible. Resources are available for those seeking help with the expungement process.