MI HB4983

Establishes a 7-year waiting period after sentence imposition, probation/parole completion, or imprisonment for applicants seeking to set aside more than one felony conviction.

Requires a 5-year waiting period after sentence imposition, probation/parole completion, or imprisonment for applicants seeking to set aside one or more serious misdemeanors or one felony conviction.

Sets a 3-year waiting period after sentence imposition, probation/parole completion, or imprisonment for applicants seeking to set aside one or more misdemeanors (excluding assaultive crimes and serious misdemeanors).

Requires applicants to submit a $50 fee and complete fingerprints to the Michigan State Police for background checks; prohibits courts from approving applications if criminal charges are pending or the applicant was convicted of any offense during the applicable waiting period.

Mandates prosecutors notify crime victims of assaultive crimes or serious misdemeanors about applications and allows victims to appear and make statements at proceedings; permits courts to deny initial applications and requires a 3-year waiting period before reapplication unless the court specifies an earlier date.