The Civil / Family Division Cash Office of the Wayne County Clerk’s Office is located at 2 Woodward Avenue, Room 201, of the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center in Detroit, MI.
Your motion must first be filed with the Wayne County Clerk before the Friend of the Court will schedule a hearing. The original, plus four copies of the motion and any additional sheets you have attached. A copy of the current court order you wish to change; if applicable.
“ A1029C automatically seals eligible cases, eliminating the criminal ex-offender's need to apply for expungement or court proceedings. Misdemeanor offenses are automatically sealed three years after the term of the sentence. Eligible felony convictions are sealed eight years after the duration of the sentence.
You are applying to seal an ineligible offense, including a violent felony, Class A felony, homicide felony, sex offense, sexual performance by a child offense, or a felonious attempt or conspiracy to commit any of these ineligible offenses.
This law will automatically seal certain criminal records after a required waiting period – three years after conviction or release from jail for a misdemeanor and eight years after conviction or release from prison for a felony – provided they have maintained a clean record and are no longer on probation or parole.
HOW TO FILE Request a Criminal Certificate of Disposition from the court. Complete and File the Sealing Application. Serve the District Attorney's Office. Fill Out An Affidavit of Service. File the Sealing Application. Attend Court Hearing. Confirm Sealing.
Some people have the misconception that their criminal record will “clear” after a period of 7 years. This is a misnomer. Although your criminal record does not automatically clear after 7 years, you can take steps to have your case expunged or your record sealed.
HOW TO FILE Request a Criminal Certificate of Disposition from the court. Complete and File the Sealing Application. Serve the District Attorney's Office. Fill Out An Affidavit of Service. File the Sealing Application. Attend Court Hearing. Confirm Sealing.
For a misdemeanor, records will be sealed three years after conviction or release from jail. For a felony, records will be sealed eight years after conviction or release from prison. Individuals must maintain a clean record and be no longer on probation or parole in order to qualify for record sealing.