CALIFORNIA, USA — While many Californians are aware of what the governor, the legislature and Congressional members do, some titles on the primary election ballot might not be so clear.
For the Attorney General, this is California’s top lawyer and chief law enforcement official. The office works to protect Californians from harm, enforce civil rights laws, preserve natural resources and help victims of identity theft, fraud and other consumer crimes.
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According to the Attorney General’s website, the office represents the People of California in civil and criminal cases before trial courts, appellate courts and the supreme courts of California and the U.S. The attorney general also advises state agencies and works with local, federal and international law enforcement agencies.
The office also coordinates statewide narcotics enforcement efforts, supports criminal investigations and provides forensic science and identification services along with telecommunications support.
Under the state Constitution, the Attorney General is elected statewide to a four-year term and is limited to two terms.
California’s current Attorney General is Rob Bonta.