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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Recent amendments to Michigan's election laws include:
The Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer for the State of Michigan and supervises the work of the State’s 83 county prosecutors. The Attorney General works with county prosecutors and local law enforcement to enforce Michigan's election laws.
These laws are designed to safeguard the electoral process by protecting voters in the exercise of their right to register and vote in all elections, and to punish those who would try to interfere with those rights through intimidation and other unlawful means.
The Attorney General also receives referrals from the Secretary of State regarding criminal violations of election laws. In addition, the Attorney General provides legal advice and representation to the Secretary of State and the Bureau of Elections in matters of election law.
Voting is an opportunity to celebrate our democracy and Michigan voters should expect nothing but a calm, safe and secure process at the polls.
Under Michigan election law, the Secretary of State has a duty to report violations of the election laws and regulations to the Attorney General or a local prosecuting attorney, or both, for prosecution. Further, as state constitutional officers, the Attorney General and Secretary of State take an oath to uphold the federal and state constitutions.
There is no right protected by these constitutions more important than the rights of all citizens to freely participate in the democratic process by exercising their rights to register and vote.
Attorney General Nessel and Secretary Benson are committed to ensuring that all eligible Michigan citizens have the opportunity to do so in the November general election, and every election thereafter.
If for any reason, you are experience or witnessing voter intimidation at a polling place or an early voting location, we encourage you to contact the Michigan Department of Attorney General by email or call 517-335-7659.
The Secretary of State is the chief election officer for the State of Michigan and exercises supervisory control over Michigan’s 1,500 or so city, township, and county clerks. These local clerks are principally responsible for conducting all elections in Michigan.
The Michigan Constitution and state election laws provide for the time, place, and manner of holding elections in the State, and for a system of voter registration and absentee voting.