Hafa Adai, Tirow, and Welcome to the Office of the Attorney General.
Mission Statement
The Office of the Attorney General provides legal counsel and representation to the Commonwealth government and its agencies on many issues vital to the people’s interest. These issues include the protection of children from abuse and neglect, preservation of the environment, protecting the Commonwealth’s financial assets, the protection of consumers, and public safety.
The Office of the Attorney General welcomes your ideas on ways that we can serve you and the community.
The Office at a Glance
The Attorney General:
- Is the Chief Legal Officer for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- Represents the Commonwealth in all legal matters
- Advises Executive Departments, Autonomous Agencies, and Public Corporations
- Takes Legal Action on behalf of its citizens
- Prosecutes violations of law
Goals
- Combat graft and corruption, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, drugs and violent crimes
- Build and improve relationships / partnerships, enforcement of laws and to promote proper training
- Ensure criminal cases are thoroughly investigated and reviewed before charges are filed
- Ensure the safety and security of the people of the Commonwealth
- Work in partnership with the Executive Branch, Legislature, Courts, Law Enforcement Agencies such as Customs, Police, Fish & Wildlife, Probation, Parole, and Federal counterparts
- Increase enforcement of consumer protection laws
Recent News
FY2021 Citizen Centric Report
Continue readingRecall of ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines
Recall of Philips Respironics ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP machines due to potential health risks The Office of the Consumer Counsel is alerting the public and healthcare providers in the Commonwealth of a recall of certain Philips Respironics products due to potential health risks. The polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) sound abatement foam, […]
Attorney General promotes AAG Chester Hinds to Chief
Attorney General promotes AAG Chester Hinds to Chief Attorney General Edward Manibusan is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr. Chester Hinds to the position of chief prosecutor of the criminal division. Attorney General Manibusan states, “I am delighted to appoint Mr. Chester Hinds as chief prosecutor of the criminal […]
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