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The attorney general has the privilege of being the state officer charged with protecting and regulating the charitable sector, a role which affords him the opportunity to support such a wonderful segment of Ohio’s civil society.
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The Attorney General is an elected Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP). They are chosen by the Premier and appointed by the Lieutenant Governor. The Attorney General’s primary role and responsibilities are: 1. Chief Law Officer of the Government 2. criminal and provincial prosecutions 3. legislative drafting 4. civil litigation involving the gove...
As chief law officer, the Attorney General provides independent legal advice to the Government. The Attorney General has a special role to play in advising Cabinet to ensure the rule of law is maintained and that government actions are legally and constitutionally valid.
The Attorney General is responsible for the prosecution of criminal offences. Prosecutors are agents of the Attorney General and conduct the prosecutions. The Attorney General does not have the authority to lay criminal charges or direct the police. The police may ask for legal advice from a prosecutor, but only police services can investigate and ...
The Attorney General has responsibilities associated with government legislation. This includes advising on the constitutionality, legality and legal fairness of legislation. The Attorney General is also responsible for the Office of Legislative Counsel which drafts all bills and regulations. This ensures appropriate legal advice is provided when l...
When there is a lawsuit involving the government, the Attorney General oversees civil litigation on behalf of the government and many of its agencies. The Attorney General also has the authority to start litigation in cases directly affecting: 1. the government 2. government agencies, or 3. in cases where there is a clear matter of public interest ...
The Attorney General is responsible for the administration of Ontario’s courts and is the contact between the government and the judiciary. Judges and Justices of the Peace are appointed by the Attorney General but are fully independent of the government and do not report to the Attorney General.
The Ministry of the Attorney Generalprovides a wide range of legal services to government and is responsible for providing a fair and accessible justice system that reflects the needs of all Ontarians.
Nov 20, 2023 · The office of Ohio’s Republican attorney general said Monday it has appointed an outside law firm to investigate a Democratic state representative amid claims the lawmaker engaged in a pattern of erratic and abusive behavior toward other legislators, staff and constituents for months.
In 2021, he was recognized by the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) for his role in securing settlements that will require four companies to pay a combined $26 billion toward the nation’s fight against the opioid epidemic.
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Apr 9, 2021 · 8 individuals sentenced to prison for laundering $44M in drug proceeds to Mexico through local cell phone store fronts. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The final of eight defendants in a $44 million money-laundering case was sentenced today in U.S. District Court.
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