Attorney General of Iowa
The Attorney General of Iowa is the chief legal officer of the State of Iowa, United States.
| Attorney General of Iowa | |
|---|---|
| Type | Chief legal officer |
| Seat | Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines |
| Formation | February 9, 1853 |
| Website | Iowa Attorney General official website |
The office was created February 9, 1853. The Office of the Attorney General is housed in the Lucas State Office Building in Des Moines; the attorney general also has a room in the Iowa State Capitol to prepare legislation.
As stated in Iowa law, the powers and duties of the office include: Representing the departments and agencies of state government; taking action for citizens in consumer protection and other areas; enforcing the state's environmental protection laws; playing a central role in the criminal justice system; and providing assistance and advocacy for the victims of crime. The attorney general also issues legal opinions on questions of law submitted by elected or appointed state officials and defends all tort claim actions against the state. Iowa is unique in that its attorney general belongs to the judicial branch of government; in 48 of the other 50 states, the attorney general is a member of the executive branch.
Republican Brenna Bird has been Attorney General since 2023.