{"id":374103,"date":"2023-11-17T12:22:17","date_gmt":"2023-11-17T17:22:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/state\/michigan-law\/michigan-district-attorneys.html"},"modified":"2023-11-17T12:22:17","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T17:22:17","slug":"michigan-district-attorneys","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/state\/michigan-law\/michigan-district-attorneys.html","title":{"rendered":"Michigan District Attorneys"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\n \n
\n

Michigan District Attorneys<\/h1>\n
\n
\n By Eric Harvey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Melissa Bender, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
\n \n <\/i>\n Legally Reviewed\n <\/summary>\n\n
\n

This article has been written and reviewed for legal accuracy, clarity, and style by FindLaw\u2019s team of legal writers and attorneys<\/a> and in accordance with our editorial standards<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n\n

\n \n <\/i>\n Fact-Checked\n <\/summary>\n\n
\n

The last updated date refers to the last time this article was reviewed by FindLaw or one of our contributing authors<\/a>. We make every effort to keep our articles updated. For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/details>\n<\/section>\n

\n

Some states call district attorneys by different names. In Michigan, for example, district attorneys are called "prosecuting attorneys." In the table below, you can find links to Michigan prosecuting attorneys by county.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

A district attorney (D.A.) is the official who prosecutes criminal cases on behalf of the government. The prosecutor decides whether to file charges against you<\/a>. They also decide which charges should be filed and what kind of punishment should be sought. Communicating with a district attorney may be necessary for negotiating a plea deal<\/a>. It might also be necessary for asking about reduced charges or that the charges against you be dismissed altogether.<\/p>\r\n

You should be aware that, in some jurisdictions, the district attorney will refuse to speak to a defendant. They will do so to avoid potential legal and ethical issues<\/a> that could arise. It’s also worth considering that there are significant risks even if they will speak to you. It’s possible that speaking with them could either weaken your defense or worsen your charges. Retaining an attorney to communicate on your behalf removes a lot of risk. It also maximizes the potential benefits of communicating with the prosecution. Continue reading to learn more about these issues in the state of Michigan.<\/p>\r\n

Michigan Attorney General<\/h2>\r\n

The Michigan Attorney General<\/a> is responsible for keeping the public safe from criminals. They administer law enforcement and the criminal justice system in the state of Michigan. They are also responsible for the following:<\/p>\r\n