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 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 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 Task Force launched in 2019 and consists of more than 55 different organizations in the public, private and nonprofit sectors - all working together to combat elder abuse.
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.
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 Labor Division provides legal advice and representation to State entities that regulate or adjudicate various employment issues and provide various workforce benefits in accordance with Federal and State Constitutions, laws, and regulations. The Division has offices in Lansing and Detroit, and is split into three sections: Regulatory, Unemployment, and Workers’ Compensation.
The Regulatory Section provides legal counsel to over 35 State agencies, boards, and commissions charged with regulating various issues, including employment conditions and pay, safety, licenses, workforce development, and worker rehabilitation. Section attorneys appear on behalf of these client agencies in contested administrative hearings, and in original and appellate actions at all levels of state and federal courts.
The Unemployment Section represents and counsels the Unemployment Insurance Agency and its Director as it pertains to implementation and administration of various federal and state laws involving unemployment insurance benefits and unemployment insurance taxes. Section attorneys appear on behalf of the Agency in contested administrative hearings and in original and appellate actions at all levels of state and federal courts, including bankruptcy court.
The Workers’ Compensation Section represents and provides counsel to all State agencies and the Funds Administration and its Board of Trustees. The Section also provides counsel to the State’s Third-Party Administrator for workers’ compensation claims. Section attorneys represent the Office of the State Employer and defend State agency employers in workers' compensation cases filed by State employees in administrative tribunals and appellate courts and litigate workers' compensation claims in administrative and judicial hearings, on behalf of the Second Injury Fund, the Self-Insurers' Security Fund, and the Silicosis, Dust Disease and Logging Industry Compensation Fund.