In Re Investigative Subpoenas

In this action arising from petitioner Grand Traverse County Prosecuting Attorney’s investigation of a potential violation of the Michigan Campaign Finance Act (MCFA), MCL 169.201 et seq., petitioner appeals as of right a circuit court order dismissing the case for lack of jurisdiction. We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

I. UNDERLYING FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

On February 7, 2007, Acme Township conducted an election to determine whether to recall any township trustees. Approximately a year later, the prosecutor filed a petition in the circuit court seeking authorization to issue…