R 4.463
R 4.463 Sworn complaints.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 4.463
Rule 63. (1) A person who believes a violation of the act or these rules
has occurred may, in person or by mail, file a sworn complaint with the
secretary of state.
(2) A complaint shall be typewritten or handwritten in ink and shall indicate the
complaint's name, address, and telephone number. The complaint shall include a
verification statement worded exactly as follows: "I certify that the statements set
forth above are true to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief." A
complaint shall be signed by the complainant immediately following the
verification statement.
(3) A complaint shall name the alleged violator, set forth the alleged violator's
address, describe the alleged violation in reasonable detail, and identify all known
evidentiary material.
(4) Upon receipt of a sworn complaint, the secretary of state shall determine
whether the complaint is complete in all respects. If the complaint is complete, the
secretary of state shall forward it to the attorney general and shall notify the
complainant that it has been forwarded. If the complaint is incomplete, it shall be
returned to the complainant with a written explanation as to how it is incomplete.