who reports to attorney general

by Prof. Herman Bednar 7 min read

What are the duties of the Attorney General?

115 rows · The United States attorney general ( AG) leads the United States Department of Justice, and is the chief lawyer of the federal government of the United States. The attorney …

Who can arrest the US Attorney General?

Attorneys general are the top legal officers of their state or territory. They advise and represent their legislature and state agencies and act as the “People’s Lawyer” for the citizens. Most are …

What are the responsibilities of the US Attorney General?

While varying from one jurisdiction to the next due to statutory and constitutional mandates, the role of attorney general typically includes: Acting as public advocates in areas such as child …

What is the job description of the Attorney General?

Printed copies of Annual Reports from Fiscal Years 2011 and earlier are available for viewing in the Francis X. Bellotti Law Library, the research library within the Attorney General's Office. …

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What is the role of an attorney general?

As chief legal officers of the states, commonwealths, District of Columbia, and territories of the United States, the role of an attorney general is to serve as counselor to state government agencies and legislatures, and as a representative of the public interest.

What is the People's Lawyer podcast?

The People’s Lawyer is a biweekly podcast from NAAG that explores the role of state and territory attorneys general as chief legal officers and their work protecting the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution.

What is the role of a public advocate?

Issuing formal opinions to state agencies. Acting as public advocates in areas such as child support enforcement, consumer protections, antitrust and utility regulation. Proposing legislation. Enforcing federal and state environmental laws. Representing the state and state agencies before the state and federal courts.

What is the responsibilities of the Attorney General of Massachusetts?

The responsibilities of the Attorney General's Office are wide-ranging, balancing enforcement with prevention and education to achieve changes that will be in the best interests of the Commonwealth and its residents. Each year, the Attorney General's Office must produce an Annual Report, pursuant to Massachusetts General Law chapter 12, section 11.

Where can I find the 2011 Annual Report?

Printed copies of Annual Reports from Fiscal Years 2011 and earlier are available for viewing in the Francis X. Bellotti Law Library, the research library within the Attorney General's Office. This library is a part of the Boston Regional Library System, and is located at One Ashburton Place in Boston. The Bellotti Library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; visitors are encouraged to contact the library to set up an appointment to view such publications. To set up an appointment, contact the Bellotti Library at (617) 727-2200, ext. 2098.

What is the Office of the Attorney General?

The mission of the Office of the Attorney General is to supervise and direct the administration and operation of the Department of Justice, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Bureau of Prisons, Office of Justice Programs, and the U.S. Attorney s and U.S. Marshals Service , which are all within the Department of Justice.

Who has jurisdiction to review the programs and personnel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation?

The OIG has jurisdiction to review the programs and personnel of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the U.S. Marshals Service, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the United States Attorneys, and all other organizations in the Department.

What is the role of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention?

The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization. OJJDP supports states and communities in their efforts to develop and implement effective and coordinated prevention and intervention programs and to improve the juvenile justice system so that it protects public safety, holds offenders accountable, and provides treatment and rehabilitative services tailored to the needs of juveniles and their families.

What is the Office of Tribal Justice?

The Office of Tribal Justice is the primary point of contact for the Department of Justice with federally recognized Native American tribes, and advises the Department on legal and policy matters pertaining to Native Americans.

What is the largest law office in the world?

The Department of Justice is the world's largest law office, employing more than 9,200 attorneys. OARM exercises delegated authority to take final action in matters pertaining to the employment, separation and general administration of Department attorneys and law students in grades GS-15 (or equivalent) and below: it recruits, appoints, and determines their suitability for employment. OARM is also the Department's adjudicative office in FBI Whistleblower cases.

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