Description: The Office of the Attorney General of Michigan is the state’s chief legal office, responsible for representing Michigan, its agencies, and the public in civil and criminal matters, issuing legal opinions to state officials, enforcing state law, and coordinating litigation and consumer and environmental enforcement on behalf of Michigan residents. Type: State government office (executive branch) Policies: Typically pursues policies and enforcement actions related to consumer protection and fraud prevention, environmental and natural resources enforcement, criminal justice and public safety, civil rights and civil liberties, Medicaid and healthcare fraud recovery, antitrust and competition matters, cybersecurity and privacy enforcement, and legal opinions and compliance matters affecting state government operations. Funding: Primarily funded through annual state appropriations from the Michigan General Fund, with supplemental revenues from federal grants, user fees, and proceeds from civil settlements and enforcement actions. Affiliates: Michigan state agencies and departments, county and municipal prosecutors and law enforcement partners, multi-state coalitions and the National Association of Attorneys General, and coordinated partnerships with federal agencies and consumer or public-interest organizations.
