State of Georgia Office of the Attorney General Revenue and Competitors

The Office of the Attorney General is a constitutional office: it is created by the Georgia Constitution and derives its authority from both the Constitution and the laws of Georgia.\n\nAs the attorney and legal advisor for the Executive Branch, the Office of the Attorney General's duties include:\n\nProviding opinions on legal questions concerning the State of Georgia or its agencies.\n\nRepresenting the State of Georgia in all capital felony appeals before the Supreme Court of Georgia.\n\nRepresenting the State of Georgia in most civil cases before any court.\n\nRepresenting the State of Georgia in most cases appearing before the Supreme Court of the United States.\n\nProsecuting public corruption cases where criminal charges are filed against any person or business for illegal activity when dealing with the State of Georgia.\n\nInitiating civil or criminal actions on behalf of the State of Georgia when requested to do so by the Governor.\n\nPreparing and reviewing contracts and agreements regarding matters on behalf of the State of Georgia.\n\nThe Attorney General does not, and indeed by law cannot, provide legal advice to private citizens.