The Attorney General is the constitutionally elected chief law enforcement officer of the state and is head of the Department of Attorney General. As the lawyer for the State of Michigan, the Attorney General renders opinions on matters of law and provides legal counsel for all of state government, including the Legislature. Further, the Department also advises and has oversight responsibility for the state's prosecuting attorneys. The Attorney General may intervene in any lawsuit, criminal or civil, when it is determined that the interests of the people of the State of Michigan require protection. In an effort to manage escalating caseloads and improve administrative efficiency, the Department has made litigation avoidance and litigation efficiency core considerations of its current case management plan.
Quick resolution limits the costs of court cases and minimizes long term costly outcomes.
The fiscal year 2000 Executive Budget recommendation for the Department of Attorney General maintains the delivery of essential legal services for state officers and agencies in matters affecting Michigan citizens. Thank you for using our web site. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.