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OBJECTION FORM

You have the right to submit a written objection to your individual award determination.  If you wish to object, you must submit your objection in writing no later than October 19, 2021.

How to Access the Objection Form

  • Click  here to download the Objection Form. 
    To complete the form on your mobile device, use the Adobe Acrobat app.
  • Check your mail and/or email.  The United States will send letters to all claimants who completed an Interest-in-Relief Form notifying them of their individual award determinations and providing Notice of Fairness Hearing on Individual Awards, which will include the Objection Form.

Instructions for Completing the Objection Form

  • Fill out completely every section of the Objection Form, including a description of the reason(s) for your objection.
  • Submit the the Objection Form to the United States by October 19, 2021:

If you must mail your form, please also contact the United States to let us know.  You can reach us by email at Community.MichiganDOC@usdoj.gov or by telephone, toll-free, at 10-844-380-6167.

  • By email to Community.MichiganDOC@usdoj.gov
    • To avoid any possible mail delays, we strongly prefer submission by email if possible.
    • If you use the Adobe Acrobat app on your mobile device, click “Submit Form by Email” at the end of the form to submit your completed form.
    • If you scan your form, please make sure each page is clear and complete.
       
  • Or by U.S. mail to:
     
    U.S. Department of Justice
    MDOC Settlement Team
    Civil Rights Division/ELS
    P.O. Box 14400
    Washington, DC  20044-4400

If you must mail your form, please also contact the United States to let us know.  You can reach us by email at Community.MichiganDOC@usdoj.gov or by telephone, toll-free, at 10-844-380-6167.

  • The court will hold the Fairness Hearing on Individual Awards by Zoom videoconference technology on December 3, 2021, at 1:00 pm.  You may attend this hearing and speak if you wish, but you do not need to attend to have the court consider any written objections that you choose to submit.  Click here to attend the Fairness Hearing by Zoom.

Click  here for complete instructions to the Objection Form.

Updated December 16, 2021