Conviction Integrity Unit

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Conviction Integrity Unit

  • Conviction Integrity Unit

    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 conviction offense.

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Have Your Case Reviewed

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Have Your Case Reviewed

  • Disclaimer1
    1. You must have been convicted of a felony in the State of Michigan.
    2. You must present a claim of actual innocence (you did not commit or participate in the crime charged).
    3. The claim must be supported by information or evidence not previously litigated before the original trier of fact (jury or bench trial).
    4. This new evidence must provide a substantial basis to believe that the defendant is actually innocent, which generally means that the evidence exonerates the defendant from any criminal responsibility for the offense.
    5. Final judgment has been entered by the trial court and options for direct appeal have been exhausted.

    If your conviction arose out of Wayne County, and you have not already done so, please direct your inquiry to the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office, Conviction Integrity Unit.

  • Disclaimer 2

    Submission of your petition does not guarantee investigation of your claim.

    It also does not toll the time to file an appeal or any post-conviction motions that may be appropriate.

  • The CIU will not review claims solely alleging judicial errors, such as unfavorable court rulings or procedural errors, those alleging lawful sentences are excessive or harsh, or those seeking to re-litigate affirmative defenses, evidence, or information previously considered by a prior finder of fact such as a jury or judge.

Submit Your Case

Submit Case

  • File a claim with the CIU

    Claimants are encouraged to use the CIU application, although the CIU will accept any writing that provides the necessary information.

    Claims must be brought to the CIU’s attention in a written document, sent to the CIU through the U.S. Mail or an email. The CIU will not consider claims presented through telephone calls.

    Before submitting your application, first save the document so you can attach it to an email. 

    Submit claims by email or to:

    Michigan Department of Attorney General
    Conviction Integrity Unit
    3030 W. Grand Blvd. Ste. 10-200
    Detroit, MI 48202