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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May 07, 2022
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following statement this morning:
“In light of recent court filings, I renew my pledge that neither I nor anyone from my office will defend the statute in Michigan that criminalizes abortion. As the defendant in this case, I am entitled to legal representation consistent with my beliefs. Were the court to order an attorney from my office to take a legal position contrary to the one I choose, it would undermine the integrity of our judicial process and implicate serious constitutional concerns based on the separation of powers doctrine. At its core, our judicial system is built on real and meaningful adversity between the parties in a case. There is no adversity here. I stand with Planned Parenthood in affirming that Michigan’s 1931 law criminalizing abortion is unconstitutional. I stand with Planned Parenthood in the understanding that this law will result in women being denied essential - and in some cases - life-saving medical treatment. I stand with Planned Parenthood in pledging to do whatever is necessary to fight for a woman’s right to make medical decisions for herself free from government intrusion. I will not defend a law that I find unconstitutional and unconscionable. I will not compromise my commitment to the people of this state nor will I violate the oath I swore to defend the constitution of the state of Michigan."
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