Follow the steps to complete your application with ease.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the application and open it in the document management system.
2. Begin by entering your personal information in section 1. This includes your name, telephone number, address, marital status, and number of dependents.
3. In section 2, provide your date and place of birth, citizenship status, Social Security number, gender, race, and Michigan prison number. Please ensure that the information is accurate for identification purposes.
4. Read through section 3 carefully. If you have been convicted of three or fewer felony offenses, you may be eligible for expungement. Indicate whether you have reviewed the expungement eligibility criteria.
5. If you answered 'Yes' to question 3 but have not sought expungement, follow the directives in section 5. If you sought expungement and were denied, provide reasons for the denial.
6. In section 6, list all alternative names you have used, including any maiden name, former marriage name, or aliases, along with the relevant time periods.
7. Move to section 7 where you’ll detail the crimes related to your Michigan convictions for which you are requesting a pardon. Be specific about whether each was a felony or misdemeanor, and include necessary details such as court information.
8. Provide a comprehensive account of each conviction in section 8. Number each description in accordance with the crimes listed in section 7.
9. Answer question 9 about any additional criminal convictions. If applicable, detail them in section 10.
10. In section 11, indicate whether you have any pending criminal charges, providing details in section 12 if you respond 'Yes'.
11. List all schools you have attended from high school onward in section 13, including names, locations, dates attended, and degrees awarded.
12. In section 14, document your employment history since your most recent conviction, listing employers, roles, and reasons for leaving.
13. State your military service in section 15 and provide relevant details if applicable in section 16.
14. Respond to section 18 regarding any business or professional licenses that have been denied or revoked and clarify the circumstances in section 19.
15. Describe your civic engagement and charitable activities in section 20, including organizational details.
16. Finally, outline your reasons for seeking a pardon in section 21, providing ample documentation to support your claims.
17. Once all sections are completed, affix your signature and date at the end of the application. Ensure to have it notarized as required.
18. Submit the original application along with one copy and all supporting documentation to the specified address. Retain a copy for your records.

Complete your CFJ-515 Pardon-Commutation Application online today to start your journey towards a fresh start.