MI HB5916

Department of the attorney general must provide written notice to individuals whose convictions are automatically set aside under section 1g within 45 days of the conviction being set aside, sent to the individual's last known mailing address.

Individuals with set-aside convictions are considered to have never been previously convicted for legal purposes, with specific exceptions for sex offense registration requirements and subsequent criminal charging.

Set-aside convictions cannot be used as evidence in civil actions for negligent hiring, admission, or licensure against any person.

Set-aside convictions may still be considered prior convictions for purposes of charging crimes as second or subsequent offenses and for sentencing enhancements under criminal procedure statutes.

Set-aside convictions do not affect victims' rights to pursue civil damages, do not remit fines or costs already paid, and do not relieve restitution obligations owed to crime victims.