Mich. Comp. Laws § 791.228

Sec. 28. (1) The department of social services and the probate court of this state shall furnish to the department information, on request, concerning any individual having a previous record as a juvenile probationer who comes within the jurisdiction of the department. (2) A department, board, commission, official, or employee of this state or a political subdivision of this state, shall give and furnish to the assistant director or to his or her agent, any assistance requested by the assistant director or his or her agent in the performance of their duties. Free access shall be given to any books, records, files, and documents in the custody of the department, board, commission, official, or employee, relating to matters within the scope of the powers and duties of the assistant director, except those expressly prohibited by law or court rule.