Georgia Attorney General
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The Attorney General of Georgia was established as an office in 1797. The Georgia Constitution of 1868 made the attorney general a constitutional officer, and he became the legal adviser to the Georgia Governor and the other departments of state government.
The current officeholder is Thurbert Baker.
Responsiblities
- Serving as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities and the Governor.
- Providing opinions on legal questions concerning the State of Georgia or its agencies, which are binding on all state agencies and departments.
- Representing the State of Georgia in all capital felony appeals before the Supreme Court of Georgia.
- Representing the State of Georgia in all civil cases before any court.
- Representing the State of Georgia in all cases appearing before the Supreme Court of the United States.
- Prosecuting public corruption cases where criminal charges are filed against any person or business for illegal activity when dealing with the State of Georgia.
- Conducting special investigations into questionable activity concerning any state agency or department or a person or business that has done business with the State of Georgia.
- Initiating civil or criminal actions on behalf of the State of Georgia when requested to do so by the Governor.
- Preparing all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the State of Georgia is involved.
Contact Information
Office of the Attorney General
40 Capitol Square, SW
Atlanta, Ga 30334
Phone: (404) 656-3300
Fax: (404) 657-8733
See also
- Attorney General Thurbert Baker
- Georgia Governor
- Georgia Lieutenant Governor
- Georgia Secretary of State
External links
Website of Georgia Attorney General
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