Sam Olens - Attorney General

About the Office of Attorney General

The Attorney General is given his authority and obligations by the Georgia Constitution and the Official Code of Georgia. The duties include:

• Serves as the attorney and legal advisor for all state agencies, departments, authorities and the Governor.
• Provides opinions on legal questions concerning the State of Georgia or its agencies, which are binding on all state agencies and departments.
• Represents the State of Georgia in all capital felony appeals before the Supreme Court of Georgia.
• Represents the State of Georgia in all civil cases before any court.
• Represents the State of Georgia in all cases appearing before the Supreme Court of the United States.
• Prosecutes public corruption cases where criminal charges are filed against any person or business for illegal activity when dealing with the State of Georgia.
• Conducts special investigations into questionable activity concerning any state agency or department or a person or business that has done business with the State of Georgia.
• Initiates civil or criminal actions on behalf of the State of Georgia when requested to do so by the Governor.
• Prepares all contracts and agreements regarding any matter in which the State of Georgia is involved.