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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Application Assistant or Victim Advocates help individuals apply to participate in the Address Confidentiality Program.
To be eligible to assist individuals in enrolling in the Address Confidentiality Program, an Application Assistant must be an employee or volunteer at an agency or organization that serves victims of domestic violence, stalking, human trafficking, or sexual assault.
Victim Advocates must either be an employee of the Department of the Attorney General or an employee of a county prosecutor's office.
An individual must attend a training session administered by the Department of the Attorney General and pass a skills assessment. The training provides a comprehensive overview of the program, how to enroll applicants and access to the Address Confidentiality Program online portal. The training is available at no cost.
All new Application Assistants/Victim Advocates will receive a certification ID numbers and a certificate. The certification is valid for two years and may be renewed by completing a renewal quiz.
The Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) has adopted MiLogin, the State of Michigan’s single sign on application for online access to many state services. If you don’t have a MiLogin account, you will need to create one from the MiLogin page.
Once certified, please use the instructions below to create your account.
If you experience issues accessing MiLogin we ask that you try following these directions before reaching out to the DTMB Client Service Center for assistance.
To request in-person training for your agency, email the ACP or call 313-456-0190.
Below is a list of all available virtual training sessions for Application Assistants and Victim Advocates. To register, complete the online registration form.