Michigan Juvenile Record Expungement: How to Set Aside a Juvenile Adjudication
Michigan juvenile adjudications are not convictions. A juvenile court finding of responsibility is called an "adjudication," and the sealing process uses a different form, different statute, and different court division than adult set-asides. The distinction matters for everything that follows.
Eligibility Under MCL 712A.18e
The product research identifies MCL 712A.18e as the statute for juvenile adjudication set-asides and SCAO Form JC 66 as the application. It does not establish the specific eligibility criteria, waiting period, or lifetime count limits. Confirm those requirements against the current form and with the Family Division before filing.
The Filing Process
Juvenile set-asides use SCAO Form JC 66 (Application to Set Aside Juvenile Adjudication) in the Family Division of Michigan circuit courts. The product research does not establish all filing steps, fingerprint requirements, or fees for juvenile cases. Confirm the current procedure with the Family Division clerk.
What Sealing Means
The product research identifies a juvenile set-aside procedure but does not establish the resulting access rules for juvenile records. Do not assume a set-aside physically destroys the record or removes it from every background check; confirm the scope of the order with the court.
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Common Situations
Many adults discover their juvenile records during employment background checks or professional licensing applications. A juvenile adjudication that was never sealed can surface on commercial screening databases decades later, even though the person was a minor at the time.
The product research distinguishes the adult conviction process from the juvenile adjudication process and identifies Form JC 66 for juvenile set-asides. It does not establish whether every juvenile adjudication must use that path or how broad eligibility is.
The Michigan Expungement & Record Sealing Guide covers both adult and juvenile set-aside procedures, including the specific forms, filing sequence, and hearing preparation for each pathway.
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