Nevada Attorney General
attorney general for the U.S. state of Nevada
The Nevada Attorney General is the chief legal officer for the U.S. state of Nevada. The functions of the office are set forth in Nevada Revised Statutes, Chapter 228. The attorney general represents the people of Nevada in civil and criminal matters before trial, appellate and the supreme courts of Nevada and the United States. The attorney general also serves as legal counsel to state officers and, with few exceptions, to state agencies, boards and commissions.
The attorney general may also work with or help district attorneys, local law enforcement, and federal and international criminal justice agencies in the administration of justice. In addition, the attorney general establishes and operates projects and programs to protect Nevadans from fraud or illegal activities that target consumers or threaten public safety, and enforces laws that safeguard the environment and natural resources. Under the state Constitution, the attorney general is elected to a four-year term. To meet its statutory obligations the office is divided into the following : Bureau of Consumer Protection, Criminal Justice, Governmental Affairs, and Public Affairs
The current attorney general of Nevada is Aaron Ford, a member of the Democratic Party. As of August 2026, Ford is ineligible to run for reelection as attorney general because of term limits and is instead his party's nominee for the 2026 gubernatorial election.
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