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About the Office of the Attorney General
 

The duties and responsibilities of the Attorney General are described by common law, the state Constitution, and state statutes. The Office is an ancient one, dating back to 1698. The Attorney General is designated the chief legal officer for the state and has supervisory responsibilities over litigation involving state agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as all criminal prosecutions in the courts of this state. Furthermore, the Attorney General is required to appear before the South Carolina Supreme Court in any case in which the state has an interest.


 

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