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.
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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.
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Michigan Identity Theft Support
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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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August 10, 2020
LANSING – Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the appointment of Brian Monton as the Oceana County public administrator. Monton’s swearing-in ceremony was conducted electronically on Friday.
Monton is Nessel’s third county public administrator (CPA) appointment as Attorney General.
Monton, of Pentwater, is a graduate Northern Michigan University and Michigan State University College of Law. After working at law firms in Ludington and Hart, he was an attorney-magistrate for 78th District Court for Oceana County until 2013 when the law firm of Prince & Monton was formed.
Monton practices in the areas of municipal and township law, business law, real estate and agricultural law, probate/estate planning, appellate law, divorce involving property division, and general civil litigation.
"As a native and fourth-generation resident of Oceana County, Mr. Monton is a good fit to serve the community. He brings tremendous integrity and wide experience to a position that requires great trust and care," said Nessel. “His commitment to public service and his community is evident and residents of Michigan will be well represented by his public administrator service.”
County public administrators (CPAs) have oversight responsibilities in deceased estate probate matters where there are no heirs or unknown heirs and no will. State law defines who is considered an heir. If a person dies and has no living relatives and leaves no will, then the CPA is appointed by the county probate judge to be the personal representative of the estate. The CPA ensures all bills are paid and the remaining estate assets are sent to the Michigan Department of Treasury on behalf of the people of the State of Michigan.
CPAs have primary private practice responsibilities outside of their appointment and their limited responsibility as a public administrator is outlined above.
The Attorney General’s website maintains a CPAs contact list.
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Courtney Covington
