Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General is head of the Department of Justice. Represents all legal interests for the State and its officers and agencies. Civil Division provides legal representation to State agencies and officers. Under the Freedom of Information Act, Civil Division also investigates complaints from citizens who have been denied access to the meetings or records of public body (town or city council, county government, school board).Criminal Division prosecutes individuals accused of committing crimes in Delaware.  Fraud Division operates the Consumer Protection Unit and also prosecutes persons accused of violating the Securities and Medicaid laws in the State.