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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April 08, 2022
PINCKNEY - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel visited two districts this week to learn about the ways school safety grant dollars made available by the state legislature were spent.
Wednesday, she stopped by Eaton Rapids Public Schools, which was awarded $442,773 in FY19 for school safety improvements. This afternoon she visited Pinckney Community Schools, which received $241,418 in FY19.
The grants are administered through Michigan State Police's Grants and Community Services Division. Since 2015, over $55 million in competitive school safety grant funding has been awarded to 538 schools and school districts.
"I have appreciated the hospitality and insight gained from my meetings with the superintendents in Eaton Rapids and Pinckney this week," Nessel said. "While districts, educators and staff work diligently to use whatever resources they can to provide a safer learning environment for students, I am focused on learning about these collective efforts to better inform my ongoing initiatives to best protect students."
With more visits planned, Nessel continues to push for common sense legislation. In February, she joined safety advocates and state legislators to urge action on secure firearm storage bills that were first introduce last year. She also voiced support for legislation at the federal level.
In January, Nessel issued a video highlighting the seriousness of making threats against schools and school officials.
If you receive a threat or know of a threat of violence against your community, please contact your local law enforcement.
You can also leave a tip with the state's OK2SAY hotline by calling 8-555-OK2SAY (855-565-2729) or texting 652729 (OK2SAY). The hotline operates 24/7 and protects the confidentiality of the reporter's identity.
OK2SAY, which is housed within the Michigan State Police, provides for confidential reports of potential self-harm, harm to others, or criminal acts including, but not limited to, sexual abuse, assault, or rape, directed at students, school employees, or schools in this state.
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