Former Adams Township Clerk Stephanie Scott and her attorney, Stefanie Lynn Junttila, also known as Stefanie Lambert, have been ordered to stand trial in Hillsdale County’s 1st Circuit Court. The charges relate to allegedly allowing an unauthorized computer examiner access to voter data from the 2020 General Election, including non-public information. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the court’s decision.
Scott faces several felony charges: one count of using a computer to commit a crime (punishable by up to seven years), one count of unauthorized computer access (up to five years), one count of conspiracy to commit unauthorized computer access (up to five years), and one count of misconduct in office (up to five years). She is also charged with disobeying a lawful instruction or order from the Secretary of State as Chief Election Officer, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days.
Lambert has been bound over on three felony counts: using a computer to commit a crime, unauthorized computer access, and conspiracy related to unauthorized access. Each carries potential penalties ranging from five to seven years if convicted.
Attorney General Nessel stated: “The deliberate violation of voter privacy to push a false agenda and spew misinformation is reckless and illegal. My office takes these allegations very seriously and looks forward to further pursuing this case through the judicial process to defend the rights of Michiganders and protect their personal election data.”
The Michigan State Police conducted an investigation into possible election law violations involving Scott before referring the matter to the Department of Attorney General. Charges against both Lambert and Scott were first announced in May 2024.
Authorities remind that criminal charges are allegations at this stage; defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The Department does not release booking photos for such proceedings.