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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The Attorney General is the state's top lawyer and law enforcement official, protecting and serving the people and interests of Michigan through a broad range of duties.
The Department of Attorney General represents the People of Michigan in civil and criminal matters before trial courts, appellate courts and the supreme courts of Michigan and the United States and serves as legal counsel to state officers and, with few exceptions, to state agencies, boards and commissions.
The Criminal Justice Bureau includes the following divisions: Assistance with Convictions & Expungements, Criminal Appellate & Parole Appeals, Criminal Investigations, Criminal Trials, Financial Crimes, Health Care Fraud, and Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council.
The Consumer & Regulatory Enforcement Bureau includes the following divisions: Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement, Children & Youth Services, Civil Rights & Elections, Corporate Oversight, Health, Education & Family Services, Labor, Licensing & Regulation, and Public Service.
The Environment and Government Operations Bureau is comprised of nine divisions: Collections, Corrections, Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture, Finance, Public Administration, Revenue and Tax, Special Litigation, State Operations, and Transportation. The bureau provides legal counsel and represents a variety of state agencies and commissions in all state and federal courts and administrative tribunals. The bureau also represents the Attorney General when exercising her independent common law and statutory authority.
The state agencies and commissions represented by the bureau serve a variety of regulatory and government services functions. The regulatory functions include protecting the state’s environment and natural resources, enforcing food safety laws, and advocating for utility ratepayers and for elder and other vulnerable adults. The government services functions include protecting public finances through ensuring compliance with tax laws, collecting debt owed to the public, and defending tort, contract, employment, and other monetary claims against the state. It also includes providing and maintaining public transportation and other infrastructure, operating the state prison system, providing public safety, and overseeing general government operations.
Other important functions of the bureau are advising and representing the state in matters involving Michigan’s twelve federally recognized tribes. This includes matters related to treaty rights, tribal gaming, and taxation. The bureau chief is also the emergency management coordinator for the department and advises the Attorney General on matters related to emergency management and homeland security.
The Executive Office includes the following: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Fiscal Management, Human Resources, Legislative Affairs, Opinions Review Board, Public Information & Education, and Solicitor General.