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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Every year, generous Michiganders give millions to charities that do important and much needed work in our communities, including feeding and clothing the poor, conducting medical research, and promoting education.
As a donor, you must decide among the many charities competing for your donations. Many charities are critical organizations that strengthen our state, some are wasteful, others use telemarketers who keep up to 90% of your donation, and others are outright scams.
Michigan’s Department of Attorney General is committed to helping residents make wise donations. To help, it keeps an online database of more than 10,000 charities that solicit in Michigan. The Department publishes an annual professional fundraising report. This information will help you make a choice to help your community.
Most charitable groups are committed to helping solve society’s problems. They fill the gaps where government cannot meet a community’s needs. The few mail and telephone solicitations that are scams shouldn’t discourage you from donating to charities. Learn the facts first, before you donate.
Some charities and public safety organizations hire professional solicitors who are paid to solicit funds through telemarketing. These solicitors are in the business for profit.
Some keep as much as 90% of your donation.
Others can be aggressive or rude and will give misleading (or outright false) answers to your questions.
Michigan law requires most charities that solicit donations to register with the Department of Attorney General. Registered charity or public safety organization information is available on the Attorney General’s website.
Search using one or more factors, such as name, purpose, or geographic area and obtain a report that provides contact information, the organization’s purpose, and financial information. But do not assume that if a particular organization is not registered it is unworthy. Some religious charities, hospitals, and schools are not required to register.
Public safety organizations are not the same as local public services like police or fire departments, which are paid for by tax dollars.
These groups are not charitable, and your donation will not be deductible on your income taxes.
Demand solicitation materials and financial information in writing from the public safety organization or charity.
Contact the organization directly to verify where and how your money will be used. Do not rely on the solicitor’s answers to your questions.
Visit the Attorney General’s website to confirm the organization’s registration and review its finances.
Michigan Attorney General
Charitable Trust Section
P.O. Box 30214
Lansing, Michigan 48909
517-335-7571