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.
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.
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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April 25, 2019
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today said her office received the Michigan Civil Rights Commission’s (MCRC) opinion request and has declined to take further action on Sen. Stephanie Chang’s request.
MCRC opinion request on minimum wage requirements and agriculture workers
Attorney General Nessel received an opinion request last week from MCRC, which asked questions centered on whether Michigan’s Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (WOWA) imposes minimum wage requirements on certain employers. In particular, the request focuses on the requirements regarding small farm agricultural employers, and whether exemptions under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act affect Michigan-specific wage requirements for those employers. The Department will carefully evaluate this request and interested parties are encouraged to submit written comments on this issue to the Department at miag@mi.gov, ATT: Opinions Division, no later than May 16, 2019, so that they may be included in its considerations.
Sen. Chang opinion request on paid sick leave and wage proposals
Sen. Chang has been notified that the Department of Attorney General has declined to take further action on her opinion request regarding the constitutionality of the Legislature’s implementation of the new paid sick leave and wage proposals. Instead, the Michigan Supreme Court has granted the Legislature’s requests to take up the issue, has set the matter for oral argument and has asked the Department to provide information and briefings on both sides. The Department of the Attorney General will address the matter as requested by the Court. Initial briefs will be filed May 15; additional briefings will be filed on June 19, and oral arguments are scheduled for July 17. The Department is also notifying the individuals and organizations that provided comments that their views will be considered as the briefing and arguments are prepared for the Michigan Supreme Court.
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