Prosecution FAQs
What kind of criminal cases does the Attorney General handle?
Primary jurisdiction for the majority of crimes lies with the local District Attorney.
A few crimes, like Pyramid Scheme violations, are prosecuted initially by the Attorney
General. On occasion, the local district attorney will send a case to the Attorney
General or ask for assistance in prosecuting a case.
If I am aware of a crime having been committed, whom should I call?
If you have any information about a crime, you should contact your local law enforcement
agency, usually the city police, the sheriff’s office, or the State police.
Can the Attorney General help me in my dispute with other state agencies?
Generally the Attorney General cannot help resolve such disputes because he does
not have supervisory authority over other state agencies. In such disputes, your
best bet is to work within the agency, or consult with a private attorney.
As a crime victim, whom should I call for help?
You should contact your local police department, and your local district attorney.
If your case is on appeal, you can call the special prosecutions / investigations
division who will put you in touch with the victim advocate who handles appeals.
Can the Attorney General help me resolve issues in a criminal case if I’m
the defendant?
The Attorney General cannot help advise in their criminal cases if they are defendants
because all criminal appeals are prosecuted by the Attorney General, which makes
him part of the prosecution team; therefore his employees are prohibited from discussing
any criminal case without the express permission of the defendant’s attorney.