Published in 2019, the fourth edition of State Attorneys General Powers and Responsibilities is the most authoritative and complete source about the powers and responsibilities of state attorney general offices. As a service to attorney general staff members, courtesy chapters are available below. You can also purchase soft or hard cover editions.
Chapters
Chapter 1 – Origin and Development of the Office
Chapter 2 – Qualifications Selection and Term
Chapter 4 – Status in State Government
Chapter 6 – Conduct of Litigation
Chapter 7 – Public Information
Chapter 12 – Protection of Nonprofits and Charitable Assets
Chapter 13 – Consumer Protection
Chapter 14 – Securities Regulation
Chapter 16 – State Constitutional Law
Chapter 20 – Collection Enforcement and Bankruptcy
Chapter 23 – The Supreme Court of the United States
Chapter 24 – Disaster Preparedness and Response
Chapter 25 – Fighting Human Trafficking
Chapter 27 – The National Association of Attorneys General
Appendix A – Authority for Office of Attorney General
Appendix C – Index of States and Other Jurisdictions
