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Have you faced eviction or debt collection in Michigan and got a default judgment? (This means you missed court and the judge decided the case without you.)

Were you evicted by the sheriff and never went to court?

Have you had money taken from your paycheck, bank account, or tax refund for an unpaid debt?

We want to hear about your experience to try to make the process more fair. Get a $20 gift card for a 30-minute interview. Your personal details will stay private in our reports.

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I Have Been Arrested, Charged, or Convicted of a Crime

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Learn about what happens after you have been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime.
 

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I Have Been Arrested or Charged with a Crime

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, you have rights. Read this article to learn more.
An Overview of a Criminal Case

Criminal cases can be confusing for defendants, victims, and witnesses. Victims and defendants have a right to know what is happening at every stage of their case. This article goes over the parts of a criminal case in the order they happen.
An Overview of Michigan’s Public Sex Offender Registry

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry lists information about people convicted of sexually based crimes. Read this article to learn more about the registry, the rights of victims, and how someone can ask a judge to remove their name from the registry.
An Overview of Michigan’s Expungement Laws

Setting aside a conviction is the process that clears your public criminal record. This is sometimes called an “expungement.” This article gives an overview of the laws that apply to setting aside an adult conviction.
Setting Aside a Juvenile Adjudication

This article explains how to set aside a juvenile adjudication. This is sometimes called expungement.

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