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 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 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 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.
Knowing how to guard your personal information is your first line of defense against identity theft.
Michigan Attorney General's robocall initiative is leading several efforts to protect Michigan residents from the billion plus robocalls made to them every year.
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), MCL 15.231 et seq, provides that requesters can receive copies or make inspections of most public records of public bodies upon written request.
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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When we receive your online complaint, you will be taken to a confirmation screen with your assigned Attorney General file number. The Consumer Protection Team receives thousands of consumer complaints, so it may take a few weeks until your complaint is fully processed.
The Attorney General’s office helps consumers by informally mediating complaints. In many cases, this assistance will help you resolve your problem. However, if our mediation is not successful, the Attorney General cannot act as a private attorney on your behalf.
Our mediation process includes a letter from our Consumer Protection Team to the business or individual identified in your complaint. A copy of your complaint and submitted materials will be included with a request for a response.
We will contact you in writing after we have received a reply. If we do not hear back from the business or individual identified in your complaint within 30 days, we will recontact them regarding your complaint.
In some cases, we may be unable to get any cooperation from the business or individual. If they refuse to respond, we will confirm this to you in writing. You may then want to consider filing suit in Small Claims Court or consulting with a private attorney to review your legal options.
Before filing a complaint, first consult this searchable and filterable directory to find the agency or division that can best help you.
Use this form to file a complaint against a business. A copy of the complaint and submitted materials will be included with a request for a response. Not all consumer complaints are handled by the Attorney General. If we do not handle it, we will forward it on to the appropriate agency.
If you have questions about filing a complaint, please call 517-335-7599. In-state residents can also call 877-765-8388.
If the non-custodial parent owes at least $5,000 in child support arrearages, use this form to file a complaint for felony non-support.
If you have any questions about filing a complaint, please call 517-335-7560.
Investigations initiated by the office are only those that are part of the Attorney General’s initiatives, such as clergy abuse, law enforcement, public integrity, human trafficking, and sexual assault. If your complaint relates to any of these initiatives, you may report an issue using this form.
If you have any questions surrounding the complaint process please call, 313-456-0180.
Use this form to file a complaint when you know or have reason to believe someone is stealing from or misusing the money or property of an older or vulnerable adult.
A person is typically considered a vulnerable adult when they need personal care or supervision to accomplish their activities of daily living.
If you have any questions about filing a complaint, please call 517-335-7560.
Use this form to file a complaint when you know or have reason to believe that a Medical Provider has billed Medicaid for a service or product that was not delivered to the patient or not delivered as billed, the Medical Provider was not qualified to perform the service billed, or that the service/product delivered was based on a kickback or bribe.
If you have any questions surrounding the complaint process or alternatively, would like to report a complaint, please call the Attorney General Health Care Fraud Division on their statewide hotline at 800-24-ABUSE (800-242-2873).
Nursing Home Staff, if you know or have reason to believe that someone is using a nursing home resident's assets or benefits for purposes other than the care, needs and wishes of the resident, you may report suspected elder or vulnerable adult exploitation to the Attorney General's Health Care Fraud Division using this online complaint system.
If you have any questions surrounding the complaint process or alternatively, would like to report a complaint, please call the Attorney General Health Care Fraud Division on their statewide hotline at 800-24-ABUSE (800-242-2873).
Members of the public may use this form to submit a complaint of abuse or neglect of patients in (1) health care facilities—typically nursing facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals or (2) board and care facilities —including Adult Foster Care (AFC), Homes for the Aged, and Assisted Living facilities.
Abuse includes both physical and mental harm.
If you have any questions surrounding the complaint process or alternatively, would like to report a complaint, please call the Attorney General Health Care Fraud Division on their statewide hotline at 800-24-ABUSE (800-242-2873).
Due to the number of illegal robocalls made to Michigan residents, Attorney General Nessel launched the Michigan’s Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls Initiative.
Use this form to file a complaint when you receive illegal robocalls. The data collected will help us in the fight against illegal robocalls.
If you have questions about filing a complaint or the AG Robocall Crackdown Initiative, please call 877-765-8388.