Jackson County, MI · Jackson County
Application to Set Aside Conviction(s)
This Michigan court application lets a person ask to set aside eligible convictions and is filed in the court where each conviction occurred.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Jackson County · Jackson County, Jackson County, Michigan
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- mijackson.org
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
The application asks the court to set aside listed convictions and includes information about the convictions, prior applications, deferred and dismissed convictions, and pending charges. The instructions say to use a separate application for each court, attach certified copies of the convictions, and provide copies and related materials to specified recipients. Different forms are identified for certain human trafficking-related and misdemeanor marihuana convictions.
Who needs it
A person seeking to set aside eligible convictions files this application in the court where the convictions occurred, using a separate application for each court.
How to submit it
File the application with the clerk of the court where the conviction occurred. The instructions also direct applicants to mail copies and related materials to the Michigan State Police, the Attorney General, and the correct prosecuting official.
About notarization
No notary is required for this directory listing; the instructions say to swear to the application and sign before a court clerk or notary public.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Application
Download Form MC 227 and review the filing instructions included with it.
- 2
Complete the Application
Enter the conviction and court details, answer the application items, and sign after swearing to the statements before a court clerk or notary public.
- 3
Gather Required Materials
Attach certified copies of the convictions and obtain the fingerprint card and copies described in the instructions.
- 4
File and Serve Copies
File with the clerk of the court where the conviction occurred and mail the specified copies and materials to the listed recipients.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Application to Set Aside Conviction(s) do?
- It asks a court to set aside eligible convictions listed in the application. The applicant files it in the court where the conviction occurred.
- Do I need a notary for the Application to Set Aside Conviction(s)?
- No notary is required for this directory listing. The instructions say to swear to the application and sign before a court clerk or notary public.
- How do I submit the Application to Set Aside Conviction(s)?
- File it with the clerk of the court where the conviction occurred. The instructions also describe mailing copies and related materials to the Michigan State Police, Attorney General, and correct prosecuting official.
- What attachments does the application require?
- The instructions say to attach a certified copy of each conviction. They also direct applicants to obtain a fingerprint card and include it with a copy of the application packet sent to the Michigan State Police.