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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Child identity theft occurs when a fraudster opens fraudulent accounts or files taxes in your child's name. As a parent you should take action.
In the event of a fraudulent account being taken out in your child's name, contact the entity immediately.
Explain that your child is a victim of identity theft.
Request that the entity close the fraudulent account.
Request that the entity confirm release from liability in writing.
You should file a police report. Take along: ID, proof of your address, and proof of theft. You will be provided with a copy.
Police departments are required to take your report under MCL 762.10C and MCL 780.754A.
Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report child identity theft and to obtain a recovery plan. Include as many details as possible.
In the event Federal taxes were filed under your child's name, File under your child's name the Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires an Identity Theft Affidavit (PDF).
Following directions at the closing of the form on how to submit. The form can be filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) electronically. The FTC will then electronically file it with the IRS on your behalf.
We encourage you to complete the affidavit and work directly with the IRS.
Contact the IRS directly after submitting the affidavit at 800-908-4490.
Because minors are not able to enter into legal agreements, a credit report should not exist under their social security number. You can check your child's credit history if you suspect fraudulent activity may have occurred.
All three credit reporting agencies have special procedures in place to run manual searches on minors. If your child is under 16, you can request a free credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, to make it harder for someone to open new accounts in your child's name. The freeze stays in place until you tell the credit bureaus to remove it. (Minors who are 16 or 17 can request and remove a security freeze themselves.) To activate a credit freeze, contact each of the three credit bureaus.
Equifax: Contact Equifax for more information
Experian: Contact Experian for more information
TransUnion: Contact TransUnion for more information
Monitor your mail for fraudulent account notices being taken out in your child's name.