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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The latest scam attempts to convince you that there are new rules and that you need to act now. This is just the latest in a bunch of scam attempts that are similar to credit card interest rate scams.
They typically promise unrealistic amounts of loan forgiveness, fast ways to get loan forgiveness, try to get your FSA ID or other personal information and try to rush you into paying them immediately.
Many times, they will use the U.S. Department of Education’s name and seal to give it legitimacy.
“This is Carol Duncan; I’m calling in reference to your federal student loan. I need to discuss your repayment options with some new changes that have taken effect recently. So, if you could please be sure to give me a call back, I’m going to go ahead and give you a reference number. If you would please have this handy when you call back, it just makes this a lot easier. Thank you.”
If you are tempted by the student loan promises, you should hang up. The companies or scammers behind the student loan pitches claim to have special abilities, but they can't do anything for you that you can't do for yourself — for free. They will likely demand an up-front fee, which is illegal in Michigan if the fee is greater than $50. Additional rules can be found in Michigan’s Debt Management Act Up-front fees for debt relief are illegal under the Federal Trade Commission’s Telemarketing Sales Rules.
Be skeptical of any unsolicited robocalls, including seemingly legitimate student loan forgiveness calls, especially if your phone number is on the Do Not Call Registry. Never give your personal, financial information or FSA ID over the phone unless you initiate the call to a trusted and verified phone number. Consider it a best practice to hang up and ignore these robocalls. Looking for help? Start with the Federal Student Aid website.
If you’ve received this kind of robocall or have fallen for a student loan scam, file a complaint with our office; the Federal Trade Commission; or call toll-free, 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357).