Automatic Conviction Set Aside

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Ready to check if your convictions have been automatically set aside?

Use the button below to access ICHAT website and fill out the request form.

ICHAT* Website - Check if your Convictions have been Set Aside

 * Each ICHAT request comes at the cost of $10 for the person seeking their criminal record. Even if no record is returned.

Need help filling out the request?

Follow the instructions below for step by step instructions:

ICHAT Request Process Instructions*

  1. All fields should be filled out as accurately as possible. Any incorrect information can lead to inaccurate records. Have the following information ready and a debit or credit card to use to pay for your search of the Michigan State Police database.
    • Name of the person at the time of their conviction(s)
    • Birthdate of the person requesting their record
    • Race of the person –
      • American Indian or Alaskan native
      • Asian or Pacific Islander
      • Black
      • Unknown/Other
      • White
    • Sex of the person at the time of conviction(s)
      • Male 
      • Female
      • Unknown
        *Note: If a victim restitution is owed, your conviction could be reinstated. 

  2. Click on the link to go to the Michigan State Police website to search for their record in the Michigan State Police database:
    Click on the link to go to the Michigan State Police website to search for their record in the Michigan State Police database
  3. Click on the Login tab.

  4. Select “Log in as a Guest User” and answer all necessary security questions.

    Select “Log in as a Guest User” and answer all necessary security questions.
  5. Once completed, accept the ICHAT Terms and Conditions ICHAT and select “Guest Log In”.

    Once completed, accept the ICHAT Terms and Conditions ICHAT and select “Guest Log In”
  6. Select a “Reason for Search” from the drop-down menu.

  7. Type in the First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Race and Gender (at time of conviction(s)) of the person requesting their records and hit “Submit”.

  8. You must confirm that the field information is correct. Select Yes or No at this stage.
    You must confirm that the field information is correct. Select Yes or No at the stage
  9. The next screen shows that your order has been completed. Click OK.
    The next screen shows that your order has been completed. Click OK.
  10. The next screen will show at the bottom in the “Checkout” box the number of searches you have requested. Remember, your automatic set-aside may take time to process. Each record request will cost $10, even if no record is returned.
    The next screen will show at the bottom in the “Checkout” box the number of searches you have requested. Remember, your automatic set-aside may take time to process. Each record request will cost $10.
  11. Once you click on the Checkout box, the next page will require you to check the box next to the name of the person you searched for and will also show the amount owed. 
    Once you click on the Checkout box, the next page will require you to check the box next to the name of the person you searched for and will also show the amount owed.

  12. The next screen will ask you whether you have access to a printer if you want to print the search results (if not, you will be required to pay for a new search or download the search as a PDF to print at a later date) and if you would like a copy of the receipt to be sent to your email address.
    The next screen will ask you whether you have access to a printer if you want to print the search results (if not, you will be required to pay for a new search or download the search as a PDF to print at a later date) and if you would like a copy of the receipt to be sent to your email address.

    Important: You only have seven (7) days to view your search results if you don’t print them out or save them!

  13. Next, you will be asked to select your payment method (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover) – both debit or credit cards are accepted.
    Next, you will be asked to select your payment method (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover) – either Debit or Credit cards are accepted.
  14. Enter your name and billing address, email information and your credit/debit card information.

  15. The next screen will have you authorize the payment – ‘Pay Now”.

  16. If you have more than one conviction on your record, not all the convictions may be eligible to be automatically expunged. Therefore, while one or more convictions may have been expunged and removed from your record, your ICHAT search may still include convictions that may be ineligible to be expunged.
    Enter your name and billing address, email information and your credit/debit card informatio

    If you have more than one conviction when running your ICHAT, there is a chance that not all the convictions have been set aside. Therefore, your ICHAT search may still include charges that have yet to be expunged.
    To learn more about which convictions have been set aside and which remain on your record, contact
    the convicting court.

    We recommend that you save the search as a pdf so that you can print it later if needed.

Saving as a PDF

  1. Click on the download button located at the top right of your report document.  
    PDF Step 1
  2. Choose to download this report as a .PDF.
  3. Make sure to save this document in a secure location on your device where you won’t forget it.
  4. Now that your report has been saved as a .PDF you can access and print the report. 

For IT Support Contact

For technical issues with the ICHAT website contact Michigan State Police at 517-241-0606 or email MSP-CRD-CSAAutomatic@michigan.gov.

If you have further questions regarding your charge(s), contact the convicting court.

If you are struggling to obtain your record from the ICHAT website, visit your local Oakland County Michigan Works! office in person for technical assistance. Find your local office below:

Novi
Oak Park
Pontiac
Southfield
Troy
Waterford