Prosecuting Attorney

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.

The Prosecuting Attorney is responsible for a wide array of legal functions for Ingham County some of which include:

  • Chief Law Enforcement Official for Ingham County
  • Reviews, authorizes and prosecutes violations of felony and misdemeanor criminal laws of the State of Michigan committed within Ingham County
  • Reviews petitions involving juvenile persons under 17 who engage in state law violations
  • Reviews all drug and property forfeiture matters
  • Advises the Family Independence Agency on child abuse and neglect matters
  • Attends contested mental health commitment hearings
  • Files and prosecutes actions to establish paternity
  • Files actions to establish family support matters

Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday, 8 am to 12 and 1 to 5 pm. The office is closed from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM and on weekends and County Holidays. The office's main phone number is (517) 483-6108.

Our office is located at the Grady Porter Building/Veterans Memorial Courthouse Complex, 303 W Kalamazoo, 4R, Lansing MI 48933.

Stuart Dunnings III serves as Ingham County Prosecutor.  He can be contacted at (517) 483-6272, or sdunnings@ingham.org.

Freedom of Information Act requests can be mailed/delivered to the above address, or e-mailed to either Danielle Dixon at ddixon@ingham.org or Molly Greenwalt at mgreenwalt@ingham.org.

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NEW: MICHIGAN STATE POLICE YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

 

The American Legion Student Trooper program is currently accepting applications for the Michigan State Police Youth Leadership Academy.

 

Students age 14-16 are eligible for the Academy and a limited number of spaces are available.

 

The students will experience simulated drug busts and traffic stops with actual Michigan State Police patrol cars; will learn to safely fire a live ammo weapon with State Police firing range officers; experience the adrenaline rush of underwater rescue and recovery; learn first aid; experience intense physical training; and learn career opportunities.

 

The summer academies take place in two sessions: July 15 – 20 and August 5 – 10 of this year. Applications are due by June 4 for the first session, and July 2 for the last session.

 

Interested persons can apply by downloading the application at michiganlegion.org/trooper, or by e-mailing Deanna Clark at programs@michiganlegion.org, or calling her at 517-371-4720, ext. 11.

 

The Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office strongly supports this valuable program for our community’s youth.

 

Contact Scott Hughes of the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office for further information: shughes@ingham.org, or 517-483-6253.