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.
Michigan Identity Theft Support
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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Organized retail crime (ORC) is a serious problem. ORC happens when a large, organized group of criminals steal from businesses and sell the items illegally. This theft costs Michigan $1 billion and the U.S. $45 billion!
To tackle this issue, our specialized Organized Retail Crime unit was created in January 2023. We received money in last year’s budget to make this unit happen. We also work closely with the Michigan State Police Force Team.
Here you’ll find important information and updates about how our team is fighting ORC. Join us in our mission to combat ORC to protect the interests of businesses across Michigan.
One of the biggest ways small businesses can help protect against theft, is to be proactive in looking for and stopping credit card skimmers and shimmers.
Devices that are added to card readers that enable thieves to steal card data
Small, thin chips that are installed inside the slot of a card reader
The FBI estimates these devices account for $1B in theft every year
Chipped cards are a bit safer than the traditional swipe, but are not foolproof
Stay up-to-date with the latest ORC scams:
Install surveillance cameras at eye level to capture what the person looks like.
When installing new, or updating equipment, take photos of the new hardware, so you can compare the two at inspection.
If you spot anything installed that was not authorized, report it to your local police ASAP and pause transactions through those devices.