Can a convicted felon get a builders license in Michigan?

Answer 1

According to MCL 338.42 "Judgment of guilt in criminal prosecution or judgment in civil action as evidence in determining good moral character; notice; rebuttal," the answer that can be given is maybe.

• Sec. 2: A judgment of guilt in a criminal prosecution or a judgment in a civil action shall not be used, in and of itself, by a licensing board or agency as proof of a person's lack of good moral character. It may be used as evidence in the determination, and when so used the person shall be notified and shall be permitted to rebut the evidence by showing that at the current time he or she has the ability to, and is likely to, serve the public in a fair, honest, and open manner, that he or she is rehabilitated, or that the substance of the former offense is not reasonably related to the occupation or profession for which he or she seeks to be licensed.

Answer 2

In most states, a convicted felon cannot get license that requires bonding. In Michigan, some builder's licenses do not require a bond. It is best to check with the county.