In most states and in the US Government, the attorney general is the chief law enforcement officer. He or she is responsible for making sure laws are enforced and followed.
The powers of the Attorney General vary depending on the country and jurisdiction. Generally, the Attorney General is the chief legal advisor to the government and head of the legal department. They oversee law enforcement agencies and can bring criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state. The Attorney General also typically has the authority to give legal opinions and represent the government in lawsuits.
The power of attorney ends with the death of the grantor.The power of attorney has no relationship with the will.
No. In the US, the Attorney General is member of the Executive Branch of government and due to the Constitutional separation of powers, he cannot overrule a finding of the Judicial Branch.
The powers of the US Attorney General extend to the enforcement and prosecution of both the civil and criminal laws of the United States. Among his additional powers, he oversees the operation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and directs the activities of the US Attorneys assigned to the federal court circuits. The powers of a state Attorney General are similar except the scope of his authority is limited to within his own state, and instead of the FBI, they oversee their State Police and Deputy State Attorneys assigned to their state's circuit courts.
A general Durable Power of Attorney provides the attorney-in-fact with broad powers. However, a person can execute a Power of Attorney that specifically limits the powers and duties of the attorney-in-fact. It can be tailored to exactly meet the needs of the principal and it should be drafted by an attorney. A separate health care proxy that names a different individual could be drafted at the same time by the same attorney who can make certain the desires of the principal have been properly expressed and addressed and the powers of the two agents do not overlap.
The Attorney General is the principal executive officer of the department, and is appointed by the governor. The attorney general serves as the legal advisor for the governor and other state officers, prosecutes all violations of state criminal law, and enforces the consumer protection and unfair trade practices laws. The duties and powers of the attorney general are found in AS 44.23.020.
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No. Generally, the powers of attorney are not general. You need to check the particular signed agreement since they vary from state to state. For example, in North Carolina the bond form grants the following powers of attorney, which are very specific:"To execute appearance bonds of individuals before the General Court of Justice, District Court Division, and Superior Court Divisions of those counties of the State of North Carolina in which this Power of Attorney is registered."
Adriel Brathwaite is the Attorney General for Barbados.
As of 2013, the Attorney General and Minister for Legal Affairs is Allyson Maynard Gibson.
Titabu Tabane is the Attorney General for Kiribati.
The possessive form of the compound noun attorney general is attorney general's.Example: This matter requires an attorney general's investigation.
Unless you were specifically granted a "General Power Of Attorney" your responsibility and powers extend only as far as to what was granted in the POA you possess. You should consult an attorney to have them read it for the specifics.