Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 791. Department of Corrections § 791.208

Sec. 8. Within the department there shall be established a general division of criminal statistics under the supervision and control of the director. He shall have the power and it shall be his duty to obtain from all chiefs of police, sheriffs, state police, prosecuting attorneys, courts, judges, parole and probation officers and all others concerned in the control, apprehension, trial, probation, parole and commitments of adult criminals and delinquents in this state, periodical reports as to the number and kinds of offenses known to law enforcement officers; the numbers, age, sex, race, nativity and offenses of criminals and delinquents arrested, tried and otherwise disposed of; the sentences imposed and whether executed or suspended; the numbers placed on parole and probation and the reasons therefor and such other information as he may deem necessary. It shall be the duty of all such chiefs of police, sheriffs, state police, prosecuting attorneys, courts, judges, parole and probation officers and others concerned to make such reports at such times and in such manner, and to furnish such facilities for investigation as the director may reasonably require.