The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims.
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 (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.
Elder abuse happens when someone hurts, ignores, or takes advantage of an older adult. This may be someone who is of advanced age or is vulnerable and unable to protect themselves due to a mental or physical issues.
An expungement is a way to remove past offenses from your public record. Expansions under the “Clean Slate” laws include eligibility for up to three felonies and unlimited misdemeanors, excluding certain assault or weapons offenses and felonies that carry a maximum sentence of life in prison.
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 workers enjoy a wide variety of legal protections regarding issues at work. There are a number of state and federal statutes that protect their wages, safety, and well-being.
Opioid addiction knows no social or economic barriers; it doesn’t care about race or gender. It claims young and old alike. The Michigan Department of Attorney General is committed to fighting this crisis.
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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Thank you for your interest in Michigan’s Elder Abuse Task Force (EATF) – an alliance representing more than 55 different organizations in the public, private and non-profit sectors – all working together to reduce barriers facing our aging population.
Please take a few minutes to catch up on what the Task Force has been up to since our last issue in August 2025.
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In October, the Michigan Office of the Auditor General (OAG) released a follow-up (PDF) to its February 2022 audit. The report looked at steps the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has taken since the first review of the Adult Protective Services (APS) program.
The follow-up report, which covered activities from October 1, 2022, to February 28, 2025, showed that MDHHS made significant corrections. These corrections were made to its APS program in the four audit recommendations listed below:
MDHHS reported suspected criminal activity in 97% of the APS complaints reviewed. MDHHS is also working to update the Social Welfare Act. The update will make the rules about reporting clearer.
MDHHS followed the original report’s recommendation that supervisors check every closed APS case. OAG reviewed 100 closed cases. Every case had a supervisor’s review and approval before it was closed.
MDHHS began investigations within 24 hours in 99 of the 100 cases reviewed. The investigation began within 26 hours in the case where response was delayed.
All new Centralized Intake staff received APS training during onboarding. Ninety-eight percent of existing staff completed annual refresher training.
In our August newsletter, we shared that Power of Attorney forms are available on the Michigan Department of Attorney General's website and are free to download.
These user-friendly forms were prepared by the Kimble Center for Legal Drafting at Cooley Law School. The forms make it easier for Michigan residents and their family members to appoint a trusted individual to make important financial and medical decisions on their behalf if they become unable to do so.
The forms include:
The Elder Abuse Task Force has been raising awareness about elder abuse for six years. It provides Michiganders with the tools to identify and prevent elder abuse.
Some of the Elder Abuse Task Force’s 2025 accomplishments have been to:
Thank you for being part of a year of progress — here's to continuing the work in 2026!