Duties of the WV Attorney General
The attorney general prosecutes cases that involve the government. As the chief officer of the Department of Justice, the attorney general enforces federal laws, provides legal counsel in federal cases, interprets the laws that govern executive departments, heads federal jails and penal institutions, and examines alleged violations of federal laws.
The attorney general represents the state in all claims against the state. The attorney general serves on numerous boards, such as the Housing Development Board and the Board of Public Works. Divisions of the attorney general’s office include matters dealing with civil rights, antitrust, consumer protection, and public safety.
The Office of the Attorney General is responsible for prosecuting and defending legal actions on behalf of the State. This ensures that the rights of the State and its citizens are protected. The attorney general is the principal advisor to the state government and is the state’s chief law enforcement officer.
3 Main Job Duties of the US Attorney General
The attorney general prosecutes cases that involve the government and gives advice to the president and heads of the executive departments when needed. As the chief officer of the Department of Justice, the attorney general enforces federal laws, provides legal counsel in federal cases, interprets the laws that govern executive departments, heads federal jails and penal institutions, and examines alleged violations of federal laws.
The attorney general serves as the principal advisor to the president of the United States on all legal matters. The three statutory responsibilities of a US attorney are:
- the prosecution of criminal cases brought by the Federal Government;
- the prosecution and defense of civil cases in which the United States is a party;
- the collection of debts owed the Federal Government which are administratively uncollectible.
Attorney General Powers and Responsibilities
The principal duties of the Attorney General are to:
- Represent the United States in legal matters.
- Supervise and direct the administration and operation of the offices, boards, divisions, and bureaus that comprise the Department.
Current US Attorney General
The current US Attorney General is William Barr who was designated by Donald Trump in 2019. He was conceived in 1950 in NY City. He was a law agent in 1978 under Judge Malcolm of the U.S.
Purpose of the Office of the Attorney General
The attorney general prosecutes cases that involve the government and gives advice to the president and heads of the executive departments when needed. As the chief officer of the Department of Justice, the attorney general enforces federal laws, provides legal counsel in federal cases, interprets the laws that govern executive departments, heads federal jails and penal institutions, and examines alleged violations of federal laws.
The term was originally used to refer to any person who holds a general power of attorney to represent a principal in all matters. In the common law tradition, anyone who represents the state, especially in criminal prosecutions, is such an attorney.