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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February 06, 2020
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s director of legislative affairs, David Knezek, was appointed unanimously by the Wayne County Commission to the Commission to represent the 8th District. Knezek is filling the remaining term of Commissioner Diane Webb and will be required to run for election to the seat during the 2020 election cycle.
“David Knezek has been an invaluable member of my executive team from the beginning,” said Nessel. “When I hired David, I knew he would have other opportunities to serve his community. I am excited to support him in this new chapter of public service and I am deeply thankful for his service to our department.”
Nessel and Knezek share a commitment to ethics and transparency and, while the law doesn’t prevent Knezek from serving on the Commission and working for the Department simultaneously, they both feel it is important to avoid any perceived conflicts of interest. To that end, Knezek has agreed to stay on board with the Attorney General until a suitable replacement has been selected and transitioned into the role.
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