Pennsylvania Attorney General
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The Pennsylvania Attorney General is the chief law enforcement officer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The attorney general represents the state and state agencies in any action brought by or against the Commonwealth or its agencies. Additionally, the attorney general is responsible for collecting all debts, taxes and accounts due to the state.
The attorney general serves as a member of boards and commissions including: the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, the Board of Pardons, the Board of Finance and Revenue, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission and the Mid-Atlantic Great Lakes Organized Crime Law Enforcement Network.
The current officeholder is Tom Corbett.
Divisions
The office of attorney general is divided into three sections:
- The Criminal Law Division investigates drug trafficking, child predators, organized crime, public corruption, insurance fraud and other criminal violations.
- The Public Protection Division safeguards the personal rights of the citizens of Pennsylvania and protects the public interest. The division handles consumer complaints through the Bureau of Consumer Protection and the Health Care Section, oversees Tobacco enforcement, Charitable Trusts and Organizations, Antitrust actions and Civil Rights Enforcement.
- The Civil Law Division defends the constitutionality of Pennsylvania law, represents Commonwealth agencies, defends the Commonwealth in tax appeals, collects delinquent taxes and other debts owed to the Commonwealth, handles or supervises various appeals and reviews Commonwealth contracts, regulations and bond issues for form and legality.
Contact information
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
16th Floor, Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone:717-787-3391
Fax:717-787-8242
Hotlines:
Child Predator Unit 800-385-1044
Elder Abuse Unit 866-623-2137
Consumer Protection 800-441-2555
Education & Outreach 800-525-7642
Health Care Section 877-888-4877
Do Not Call List 888-777-3406
Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act Helplines:
Consumer Helpline 888.520.6680
Contractor Helpline 717.772.2425
Occupants of Elected Pennsylvania Attorney General Office
| Name | Attorney General term |
|---|---|
| LeRoy S. Zimmerman | 1981–1989 |
| Ernie Preate | 1989–1995 |
| Tom Corbett | 1995–1997 |
| Mike Fisher | 1997–2004 |
| Jerry Pappert | 2004–2005 |
| Tom Corbett | 2005–present |
See also
- Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett
- Pennsylvania Governor
- Pennsylvania Lieutenant Governor
- Pennsylvania Secretary of State
Social Networking Links
- YouTube Office of Attorney General
- Twitter Office of Attorney General
- facebook Office of Attorney General
External links
- Office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General
- About the office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General
- About the organization of the Pennsylvania Attorney General
- History of the office of the Pennsylvania Attorney General
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