Michigan Expungement Glossary

Key Michigan expungement terms in plain English. 'Set aside' is the statutory term for expungement under MCL 780.621. 'ICHAT' is Michigan State Police's public criminal history search. 'Non-public record' means the conviction still exists for law enforcement but is hidden from employers and landlords. 'HYTA' is the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act, which keeps qualifying youth convictions off the public record.

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