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
ATTORNEY GENERAL EDWARD MANIBUSAN SIGNS ON TO PURDUE SETTLEMENT
Office of the Attorney General, Saipan – Attorney General Edward Manibusan today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The Sackler family has also informed the […]
ATTORNEY GENERAL EDWARD MANIBUSAN JOINS BIPARTISAN EFFORT TO PROTECT VETERANS’ EDUCATION BENEFITS
Office of the Attorney General, Saipan – Attorney General Edward Manibusan today joined a bipartisan coalition of 51 other attorneys general in filing a Virginia-led amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, standing with military veterans and their families to ensure they receive full G.I. […]
ATTORNEY GENERAL EDWARD MANIBUSAN SUPPORTS BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO PREVENT YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Office of the Attorney General, Saipan – Attorney General Edward Manibusan today joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general from across the country in calling on Congress to pass the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, a federal bill that aims to reduce youth drug use through research-based […]
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