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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January 08, 2021
LANSING – U.S. Capitol Police announced late Thursday that Officer Brian D. Sicknick, who had sustained injuries while on-duty during the violent assault on the Capitol in Washington, D.C., has died from his injuries. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement:
"There are few professions that demand not only the best of people but the most of people – and law enforcement is one of those careers. They run toward danger when everyone else is running away from it – risking everything to keep us safe. Officer Sicknick died defending the Capitol and, ultimately, the principles upon which our country was founded. His death is a tragic and needless loss, and a dark stain in the history of our Republic. It is my hope that Officer Sicknick’s sacrifice is honored by holding those responsible for these violent attacks accountable for their disgraceful actions to undermine our democracy.
"The Michigan Department of Attorney General extends its deepest sympathies to Officer Sicknick’s family, friends and colleagues during this time of grief. We are forever grateful for your sacrifice and the sacrifice of Officer Sicknick, who put his life on the line in defense of democracy.”
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