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[State] MI [Central Registry Required] Yes [Level of Evidence] Preponderance [Expungement Rules] If unsubstantiated (no timeframe given). If substantiated remains until subject is dead. Records can be expunged if child is safe and services dont need to be monitored, or if a case is downgraded to a less serious level. Perpetrator must be notified within 30 days of right to request expungement or an administrative hearing if refused. Hearing is before hearing officer appointed by the department and requires preponderance of evidence. May hold a re-hearing upon new evidence or misapplication of the law. Appeal to local office, administrative hearing by local FIA office that conducted investigation. Other provision: only alleged perpetrator or alleged perpetrators attorney can request can request expungement. Perpetrator notified of disposition decision. [Reports Included] 
Substantiated before July 1, 1999. Afterward Category I or II (child not safe and in need of services) or perpetrators who cause serious harm.
Interim Report, Feasibility Study of a National Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect: Main Page
Reports Included