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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Criminal identity theft occurs when a fraudster is arrested or prosecuted for a crime while using your personally identifiable information. You will need to dispute the criminal charge or conviction in order to clear your name.
If the fraudster was arrested for a crime while using your personally identifiable information in the state of Michigan
You should contact the law enforcement agency that made the specified arrest. Explain that you are a victim of identity theft.
If you are not sure which agency made the arrest review court records held by the county in which the arrest occurred.
Once the proper law enforcement agency has been identified, you will need to file a report with that agency.
It may be necessary to provide your fingerprints, a photo of yourself, and any documentation you have regarding the fraudulent arrest.
You should ask the law enforcement agency to compare your personally identifiable information to the file information.
If the agency investigation finds that you did not commit the listed crime, you should ask for a letter or police report documenting that finding.
You should keep this document with you at all times.
Be sure to also keep records of any other documentation pertaining to the fraud.
If the fraudster was convicted of a crime while the individual was using your personally identifiable information in the state of Michigan
You should contact the court where the conviction took place to determine what authority handled the prosecution.
After you have obtained the clearance documentation from the arresting police agency, contact the prosecuting authority, and ask the prosecuting authority to assist you with clearing your name in court records.
Contact the Michigan State Police (MSP) to have your Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) Information Corrected.
You should send the documentation you received from the arresting agency and from the prosecuting authority to:
Michigan State Police
Criminal Justice Information Center, Criminal Identification Team
P.O. Box 30634
Lansing, MI 48909
517-332-2521
If the fraudster was arrested or convicted while using your personally identifiable information in another state
You should contact the state’s agency that is responsible for challenging criminal records and then follow that agency’s instructions.
Contact the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report identity theft and to obtain a recovery plan. Include as many details as possible.
Make it more difficult for a fraudster to obtain credit in your name. By contacting just one of the three credit reporting agencies (CRAs), the other two will be notified of your fraud alert request.
Equifax
Online: Equifax online fraud alert request form (PDF)
Call: 800-525-6285 or 888-766-0008
Write: P.O. Box 740256, Atlanta, GA 30374
Experian
Online: Experian online fraud alert request form
Call: 888-397-3742
Write: P.O. Box 4500, Allen, TX 75013
TransUnion
Online: TransUnion online fraud alert request form
Call: 800-680-7289
Write: P.O. Box 2000, Chester, PA 19016
You must request from all three credit reporting agencies:
Equifax: Equifax security/credit freeze request form
Experian: Experian security/credit freeze request form
TransUnion: TransUnion security/credit freeze request form