The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes the services of Special Assistant Attorneys General from time to time when the unique circumstances of a particular case create the need for specialized services not currently available within the department.
The Michigan Attorney General has determined that a full and complete investigation of what happened within the Catholic Church is required. This investigation is and will continue to be independent, thorough, transparent, and prompt. My department and this investigation will find out who knew what, and when.
The Conviction Integrity Unit (the “CIU”) investigates claims of innocence to determine whether there is clear and convincing new evidence that the convicted defendant was not the person who committed the offense.
In Michigan, a victim is an individual who suffers direct or threatened physical, financial, or emotional harm as a result of the commission of a crime.
The laws regarding expungement of criminal offenses in Michigan changed in major ways in April of 2021. This page is designed to help applicants navigate their way through the new laws, help them determine if they are eligible to have convictions expunged, to answer frequently asked questions about the new laws, and to provide links for resources and assistance.
To investigate and prosecute hate crimes by following up on every credible tip and offer departmental resources to assist local and federal law enforcement partners in this effort.
The Michigan Attorney General is leading the fight against this horrific crime by prosecuting the state's first-ever criminal cases under state law banning human trafficking in Michigan. Victims of human trafficking are in bondage through force, fraud or coercion, for the purpose of sex or labor exploitation.
Knowing how to guard your personal information is your first line of defense against identity theft.
Michigan Attorney General's robocall initiative is leading several efforts to protect Michigan residents from the billion plus robocalls made to them every year.
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq, provides that requesters can receive copies or make inspections of most public records of public bodies upon written request.
The Open Meetings Act (OMA) took effect January 1, 1977. In enacting the OMA, the Legislature promoted a new era in governmental accountability and fostered openness in government to enhance responsible decision making.1 Nothing in the OMA prohibits a public body from adopting an ordinance, resolution, rule, or charter provision that requires a greater degree of openness relative to public body meetings than the standards provided for in the OMA. 2
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Thank you for your service to our state and nation. Our nation's freedoms and security could not be preserved without the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and their families. Every American owes you a debt of gratitude.
I hope you find this information about the legal rights and protections you have earned by serving in the Armed Forces helpful and easy to understand. Please note the information provided is not legal advice, legal authority, or a binding legal opinion from the Department of the Attorney General. Should you need additional legal assistance, please see the resources to ensure your rights are respected and honored.
Thank you again for your service and sacrifice.
Below are some of the protections and rights provided to you as a servicemember by State and Federal Law. It is important to note that the rights and protections provided by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), 50 USC App 3901, et seq., apply to active duty service under Title 10 and, for members of the National Guard, active service under Title 32 when authorized by the President or the Secretary of Defense for a period of more than 30 consecutive days for purposes of responding to a national emergency declared by the President and supported by Federal funds.
The SCRA does not apply to Governor-ordered state military service by members of the National Guard. Michigan law, however, extends many of the SCRA rights and protections to state active service.
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA), 38 USC 4301 et. seq., provides reemployment rights to members of the Armed Forces, including the National Guard, who temporarily leave their civilian job to perform military duty.