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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Special Agent
Special Agent Bridgette Frost came to the Department of Attorney General from the Flint Police Department where she worked as a Road Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer and Crime Area Target Officer before being assigned to the Criminal Investigations Bureau. While assigned as a Detective she specialized in crimes against children, criminal sexual conduct, domestic violence, residential and commercial burglaries, home invasions, financial crimes, robbery, organized crime, and auto theft.
Special Agent Frost is currently assigned to the Special Victims Unit within the Criminal Investigations Division at the Department of Attorney General where she specializes in cold case criminal sexual conduct cases and violence against women including domestic violence, stalking and human trafficking.
Special Agent Frost has trained and obtained certifications in the following areas: International Homicide Investigator Association School, Michigan State Police Evidence Technician School, Core Lab Social Network Analysis, Foundations in Intelligence Analysis, REID Interview and Interrogation School, Court Room Testimony, Crime Prevention through Environmental Design, Hero’s Path to Excellence, Incident Command System, FBI Regional Cellular Analysis Survey Team, National Attorney General Training & Research Institute – Complex Financial Investigations, Trauma In-formed Prosecutions, and Michigan Child Advocacy Professional Development. Special Agent Frost obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Michigan – Flint before attending Michigan’s Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy located in Genesee County.
