Florida Attorney General
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The Attorney General is the constitutional, statewide elected official who serves as the attorney for the State of Florida. The attorney general is responsible for the enforcement of state consumer protection and antitrust laws as well as civil prosecution of criminal racketeering. In the area of criminal law, the attorney general represents the State when those convicted appeal their convictions, including capital murder cases.
The attorney general is authorized to issue formal legal opinions at the request of various public officials on questions relating to the application of state law and defends the constitutionality of statutes duly enacted by the Florida Legislature.
The attorney general, along with the Chief Financial Officer and the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, serves on the Florida Cabinet. The attorney general serves as legal advisor to the Cabinet and represents the Governor, and governor-directed state agencies, in litigation. Along with the governor, this body serves as a board of directors for several state entities, including Law Enforcement, Revenue, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and Veterans Affairs.
Contact Information
Office of Attorney General
State of Florida
The Capitol PL-01
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050
Telephone Switchboard: 850-414-3300
Citizens Services: 850-414-3990
Florida Relay/TDD: 800-955-8771
Florida Toll Free: 1-866-966-7226
See also
Attorney General Bill McCollum
External links
Florida Attorney General Overview
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