MI HB5778

Attorney general, prosecuting attorney, or any person may commence a civil action if a public body did not comply or is not complying with the Open Meetings Act.

Civil actions may seek declaratory judgment that a public body violated the act, or mandamus/injunctive relief to compel compliance or enjoin further noncompliance.

Actions against local public bodies must be filed in circuit court with proper venue in any county where the public body serves; actions against state public bodies must be filed in the Court of Claims.

Actions for mandamus must be commenced in the Court of Appeals, and no security is required as a condition for obtaining preliminary injunction or temporary restraining order.

Person who obtains a judicial finding of noncompliance shall recover court costs and actual attorney fees; actions must be commenced within 1 year of the violation.