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Welcome to the Official Ingham County web site

Ingham County Courthouse










Prosecuting Attorney

New -Council of State Government Report(s) - Part 1, Part 2

 

What We Do...

 

The Prosecuting Attorney's Office reviews all requests for complaints and warrants involving violations of state law, Michigan State University and/or County ordinances, represents the people in all criminal cases within the County in the district and circuit courts and the appeals courts of Michigan.  The Prosecuting Attorney reviews all petitions involving juvenile persons under 17 who engage in State law violations, as well as abuse and neglect matters and represents the people and victims all County probate court matters, including mental petitions and commitments. This office is  responsible for working with victims of crime under the Michigan Constitution and Crime Victims Rights Act. 

The Prosecutor represents the interests of the minor child in cases of unwed motherhood, including the establishment of paternity and support.

Crime Victim's Rights Information

If you have been the victim of a crime, the laws of Michigan guarantee certain rights.  For information on crime victim's rights, and the Ingham County Prosecutor's Victim-Witness Program, click on the sites listed to the right or contact our office at 483-6108.

Michigan's Medical Marijuana Act

Local Ordinances

Overview of Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (Powerpoint)

ACLU Letter

Municipal Issues

Hours of Operation:  Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  The office is closed 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.

Grady Porter Building/Veteran's Memorial Courthouse Complex, 303 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI  48933

Contact Us:
 
Phone (517) 483-6108      Fax (517) 483-6397  

Ingham County Prosecuting Attorney
Stuart J. Dunnings III          
483-6272


WHAT'S NEW


New - Information on changes to Michigan's drunk driving laws

Apply for internship or volunteer service in the Prosecutor's domestic violence unit - click here to contact Maria Valayil
Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
Lisa McCormick           
483-6270
Deputy Chief Assistant
Catherine Emerson                     
  483-6217
Chief: Drug Unit
Guy Sweet                            
  483-6218
Unit Chief: Circuit Court
Bill Crino     
   
483-6208
Chief: Appeals
Joseph Finnerty
483-6262
Chief: Family Court
James Pettibone     
   483-6227
Chief: Circuit Court
John Dewane
  483-6219
Chief: Family Support
Linda Maloney                     
  483-6271
Chief: District Court
Michael Cheltenham
483-6236
Coordinator: Diversion Program
Jason Bartley                
  483-6248
Victim/Witness Unit                    483-6108
Juvenile Justice/Community Outreach Coordinator
Scott Hughes      
483-6253
Discovery Coordinator
Amy Prieskorn      
483-6293