Part 6.400 · Trials

Rule 6.451. Reinstatement of Convictions Set Aside Without Application

Amended October 1, 2025 (current)

A conviction that was set aside by operation of law under MCL 780.621g must be reinstated by the court only as provided in MCL 780.621h. The court must:

(A) provide notice and an opportunity to be heard before reinstating a conviction for failure to make a good faith effort to pay restitution under MCL 780.621h(3),

(B) order the reinstatement on a form approved by the State Court Administrative Office,

(C) serve any order entered under this rule on the prosecuting authority and the individual whose conviction was automatically set aside. An order for reinstatement of a conviction that was improperly or erroneously set aside as provided in MCL 780.621h(2) must advise the individual whose conviction is being reinstated that he or she may object to the reinstatement by requesting a hearing. The request must be filed with the court on a form approved by the State Court Administrative Office.