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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In Michigan, unpaid child support is a big problem. Right now, people owe more than $4.9 billion in child support to Michigan children, and over $1.8 billion is owed to the state.
The Attorney General’s Child Support Division works with the Friend of the Court to find parents who can pay child support but choose not to. Investigators help track down these parents across the state.
The division was created in 2003 to help solve the problem of unpaid child support. Over the years, it has made a big difference in making sure parents follow child support orders.
Since 2003, the division has collected over $440 million, which has helped 30,000 children.
The mission of the Child Support Division is to enforce child support orders by prosecuting parents who have a history of non-payment and have large arrearages of at least $5,000 or 24 months of non-payment, whichever is greater.
The division brings in more money than it costs to run, which helps save the state money. In many cases, money is owed to the State when cash assistance has been paid to the custodial parent. When the division collects child support in these cases, it helps pay back the state for that money.
Only new complaints may be filed online.
Please be aware of the following:
The Attorney General does not handle complaints about the Friend of the Court (FOC).
If you have a complaint, you should first send a written grievance to the FOC office in your county.
The FOC’s work is supervised by the chief judge, according to the law (MCL 552.503).
The family court decides custody arrangements for children in its cases. They make decisions based on all the facts and what is best for the child.
The court’s decision is final, and the Attorney General cannot change or oversee the court’s decision.
If you want to appeal, it’s a good idea to talk to a lawyer. You can reach the State Bar Lawyer Referral Services at 800-968-0738 for help finding a lawyer or switching lawyers.
The family court oversees making sure orders about divorce, alimony, and custody are followed. If the court isn’t enforcing an order, you need to bring the issue back to the court.
Only the court can make changes to its own orders.
If the court won’t enforce or change an order, you can appeal to a higher court.
You may want to talk to a lawyer about appealing. You can contact the State Bar Lawyer Referral Services at 800-968-0738 for help.
If you want information about grandparent visitation rights, you can contact the State Bar Lawyer Referral Services at 800-968-0738. They can help you find a lawyer or switch lawyers.