Idaho Attorney General


The Attorney General of Idaho is an elected office that assists local law enforcement agencies in the state of Idaho. They provide legal representation for state agencies, state corporations and any persons holding ownership of property, as well as enforcing consumer protection laws. They advise state officials and entities in relation to the law. The current attorney general, Lawrence Wasden, is the longest serving attorney general in Idaho's history. Though, the Attorney General has a four-year term, there is no term limits on how many attempts that an incumbent can run for office. Some of Wasden's notable accomplishments while being the Idaho Attorney General are his efforts in giving more rights to victims and the reduction of domestic violence, awarded the "Courage in Public Service" for his actions and integrity of his job duties, and being named the "2011 Children's Champion" for protecting children from sexual abuse.

Qualifications

Certain qualifications for Attorney General are as follows: they must be a good-standing member of the Idaho bar, a U.S. citizen, at least 30 years of age, and a resident of Idaho for at least 2 years prior to the election.

Attorneys General of the Territory of Idaho

was created from Dakota Territory, Nebraska Territory, and Washington Territory on March 4, 1863.
The Office of Territorial Attorney General was created in 1885.
#NameTerm of ServicePolitical Party
1D. P. B. Pride1885–1887
2Richard Z. Johnson1885–1890

Federal vs. State Attorney General

The Difference Between the State and US Attorney General: The US Attorney General is appointed whereas the Attorney General for the states is elected. The State's Attorney General deals with civil cases and often acts as a special prosecutor as well as oversees prosecution for the state. The US Attorney General represents the United States in lawsuits and oversees the prosecution for the federal government. Their work is mainly done in the federal court system.

Office Holders

Attorneys General of the State of Idaho

was admitted to the Union on July 3, 1890.
The Office of Attorney General of the State of Idaho was created by the Constitution of Idaho, 1889, Art. IV, Sec. 1.