Florida Attorney General
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The attorney general is authorized to issue formal legal opinions at the request of various public officials on questions relating to the application of state law and defends the constitutionality of statutes duly enacted by the Florida Legislature.
The attorney general, along with the Chief Financial Officer and the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, serves on the Florida Cabinet. The attorney general serves as legal advisor to the Cabinet and represents the Governor, and governor-directed state agencies, in litigation. Along with the governor, this body serves as a board of directors for several state entities, including Law Enforcement, Revenue, Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and Veterans Affairs.
The current officeholder is Bill McCollum.
Contact Information
Office of Attorney General
State of Florida
The Capitol PL-01
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050
Telephone Switchboard: 850-414-3300
Citizens Services: 850-414-3990
Florida Relay/TDD: 800-955-8771
Florida Toll Free: 1-866-966-7226
See also
- Attorney General Bill McCollum
- Florida Governor
- Florida Lieutenant Governor
- Florida Secretary of State
External links
Florida Attorney General Overview
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