The Attorney General of Ohio an elected executive position in the Ohio state government. The attorney general provides legal representation and advice to all state government departments, agencies and commissions, provides legal opinions at the request of other public officials, and handles all criminal appeals from state trial courts. The attorney general is elected every four years in midterm elections and is limited to two consecutive terms in office.
Ohio has a Republican triplex. The Republican Party controls the offices of governor, secretary of state, and attorney general.
Current officeholder
The current Attorney General of Ohio is Dave Yost (R). Yost assumed office in 2019.
Authority
The Ohio Constitution establishes the office of the attorney general in Article III, Section 1:
| The executive department shall consist of a governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, auditor of state, treasurer of state, and an attorney general, who shall be elected on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, by the electors of the state, and at the places of voting for members of the General Assembly. |
Qualifications
The state constitution outlines the qualification to hold the office of the attorney general in Article VX, Section 4:
- resident of Ohio
- a qualified elector
- at least 18 years old
| No person shall be elected or appointed to any office in this state unless possessed of the qualifications of an elector. |
Vacancies
Article III, Section 18 of the state constitution addresses vacancies in state offices. In the event of a vacancy, the governor appoints a successor to serve until the next general election in an even numbered year that occurs more than 40 days after the seat becomes vacant.
Duties
The attorney general has three primary duties:
- responsible for legal business of Ohio state government and its departments, boards and agencies and for the collection of debts owed to the state
- enforcement authority in consumer protection, charitable solicitation, antitrust actions and organized crime
- coordinate with local law enforcement agencies at their request and provide criminal justice support services
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