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July 11, 2025
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has announced that the Department of Attorney General has begun managing and supporting prosecutorial functions in Lake County following the resignation of the Lake County Prosecuting Attorney in early June. After consultation with the staff at the Lake County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, the circuit and district court benches, and local law enforcement, the Department began assisting with cases on June 9. These efforts have been possible through close collaboration with local authorities and the allocation of state resources to sustain prosecutorial efforts.
“Our top priority is public safety and the protection of crime victims,” Nessel said. “In the absence of a local prosecuting attorney, my office is uniquely equipped to ensure justice is not delayed or denied. While we are proud to offer our resources and personnel in times of need, it’s important to recognize the significant costs these efforts represent to the Department. Our ability to respond to local prosecutorial crises may be severely compromised if proposed budget reductions are enacted by the state Legislature. We remain committed to upholding justice in every Michigan community, and that commitment requires meaningful investment in the people and resources in our agency that make it possible.”
Under Attorney General Nessel, the Department began offering assistance and significant resources to help local prosecutor’s offices manage their caseloads during vacancies. The Department has previously provided assistance to Houghton, Luce, and Ontonagon counties during similar vacancies. The Department will continue to support prosecutorial functions in Lake County until the prosecuting attorney vacancy is filled.
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