MI HB5755

Court may seal summary proceedings records (eviction cases) if plaintiff's case lacked legal or factual basis, was filed in wrong jurisdiction, or defendant won, settled, or paid outstanding rent before proceedings were filed.

Court may seal records when sealing serves interests of justice, including cases where defendant faced job loss or medical hardship, lived on property and paid rent, had no prior summary proceedings, or public disclosure would prevent future housing access.

Court must seal records in mortgage foreclosure cases if defendant vacated before proceedings commenced or if defendant was a tenant who did not receive proper notice to vacate before commencement of proceedings.

Court must seal records automatically if judgment was entered 5 or more years before the motion to seal is filed.

Defines "sealed" as making records nonpublic and confidential with restricted access, and applies to eviction-related summary proceedings brought against individuals.