Alabama Attorney
State of Alabama Attorney General - About the Office
Alabama's Attorney General was allowed no clerical assistance until 1896 when the Attorney General was authorized to hire a clerk. Eleven years later, the first Assistant Attorney General was provided for with a salary of $1,500 per year. In 1911, another Assistant Attorney General was employed. In 1915, the Attorney General was given discretionary permission to hire as he felt necessary. The Attorney General also was given the ability to set the employee's salaries with the approval of the governor. ... [Read More]
Family Protection Unit - Protecting Alabama's Families
The Family Protection Unit was established by Attorney General Troy King to serve as a clearinghouse for crime and prevention issues that affect Alabama families and as a presence to vigorously pursue and prosecute those who take advantage of our most vulnerable citizens. This unit will function in collaboration with state, regional and local agencies to ensure that these critical issues will receive priority attention throughout Alabama. "There can be no more important calling on the part of a public servant than to ensure the protection of those members of our society who are least capable of protecting themselves," says Attorney General King. "Alabama's families are victimized daily by cowardly, immoral individuals who choose to prey on the weakest among us. Your Family Protection Unit will be unrelenting in its efforts to ensure that we do everything within our power to make Alabama's families safer and more secure." ... [Read More]
Alabama Attorney General - Contacting Us
The primary duty of the Attorney General is to serve as legal counsel to Alabama's state agencies, departments, and officers . Our office is prohibited by law from providing private citizens with legal advice, representation, or opinions (Code of Alabama, 1975, Title 35, Chapter 15). The Attorney General's Office does not handle any domestic cases (example: child support, child custody, divorce, etc.) or probate matters (real estate, wills, property disputes, etc.). In order to route your concerns regarding these matters to the proper agency/authority, please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions page of this website. To obtain an attorney or legal aid referral, you may contact the Alabama State Bar Lawyer Referral Service at http://www.alabar.org/lrs/ or by calling 1-800-392-5660. ... [Read More]
Alabama Attorney General - Consumer Affairs
The Attorney General's Office of Consumer Affairs provides three primary services for the State of Alabama and its residents: (1) serves as a mediator of consumers' complaints that relate to a retail transaction; (2) investigates allegations of fraud or illegal practices by a business which may violate state or certain federal laws; and (3) offers information and consumer education to the public about how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud. The Attorney General cannot serve as an individual's privateattorney in contractual type disputes with a business. However, in many instances, we are successful in mediating complaints to the mutual satisfaction and benefit of the consumer and the business. ... [Read More]
Alabama Attorney General - Victim Notification Form
The Alabama Attorney General's Office of Victim Assistance shall notify the victims who file a written request to be notified of a criminal sex offender's pending release. This request may be made on a form provided by the Attorney General's Office of Victim Assistance. The Attorney General's Office of Victim Assistance shall send a notice to the address provided on the form notifying the victim that the criminal sex offender will be released and the location at which the criminal sex offender will reside. It shall be the responsibility of the victim to inform the Attorney General's Office of Victim Assistance if the victim's address or any other pertinent information on the notice request changes. If the notice sent by the Attorney General's Office of Victim Assistance is returned as undeliverable, no further action shall be required of the Attorney General's Office of Victim Assistance. See 2001 Ala. Acts No. 01-1127. ... [Read More]
Alabama Attorney General - Victim Assistance Links
©1998-2005 State of Alabama Attorney General's Office · http://www.ago.alabama.gov 11 South Union Street, Third Floor · Montgomery, AL 36130 ... Alabama District Attorney's Assoc. & Victim Service Officer Association ... [Read More]
Alabama Attorney General - FAQs and Tips
Opinions of the Attorney General are advisory in nature and not binding. They are, however, entitled to great weight and may constitute persuasive authority. The written opinion of the Attorney General secured by any officer, board, local governing body, or agency protects the officer and members of the board or agency from liability to either the state, county, or other municipal subdivisions of the state because of any official act or acts performed as directed or advised in such opinion. ... [Read More]
Alabama Attorney General - Attorney General Troy King Biography
Assistant Attorney General, January 18, 1999 - January 20, 2003. Drafted opinions of the Attorney General to advise government officials of the law, served as in-house counsel to Lieutenant Governor Steve Windom, and represented other state agencies as their staff counsel. ... OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ... ©1998-2005 State of Alabama Attorney General's Office · http://www.ago.alabama.gov 11 South Union Street, Third Floor · Montgomery, AL 36130 ... [Read More]
State of Alabama Attorney General - About the Office - Office Divisions
The Executive Division houses the executive staff, including the Attorney General. The Chief Deputy Attorney General oversees all legal staff for the Office and keeps abreast of the day-to-day legal matters. The Legislative Affairs Office drafts and coordinates the Attorney General’s legislative agenda. The Public Relations Office coordinates public functions of the Attorney General and handles allpress activity. The scheduling and secretarial staff directly serve the Attorney General. The Constituent Affairs Office responds to all written public inquiries. ... [Read More]
Alabama Attorney General - AGOVA - Victim Service Officers
©1998-2005 State of Alabama Attorney General's Office · http://www.ago.alabama.gov 11 South Union Street, Third Floor · Montgomery, AL 36130 ... Jefferson County District Attorney's Office-Bessemer Division ... [Read More]
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