The Attorney General shall represent the state in all actions before the Supreme Court of the United States and perform all other services required of him by law beyond the limits of the state without extra compensation.
History. Ga. L. 1919, p. 134, § 2; Code 1933, § 40-1606.
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For note, “Perdue v. Baker: Who Has the Ultimate Power over Litigation on Behalf of the State of Georgia — the Governor or the Attorney General?,” see 21 Ga. St. U.L. Rev. 751 (2005).
Structure Georgia Code
Title 45 - Public Officers and Employees
Article 1 - General Provisions
§ 45-15-4. Attorney General Authorized to Employ Private Counsel
§ 45-15-5. Payment for Services of Private Counsel
§ 45-15-6. Representation of State in Court of Competent Jurisdiction
§ 45-15-8. Performance of Legal Services for Western & Atlantic Railroad
§ 45-15-9. Representation of State in United States Supreme Court and Beyond State Limits
§ 45-15-13. Representation of State Authorities by Attorney General
§ 45-15-16. State Authority to Reimburse Department for Legal Services
§ 45-15-17. Power to Conduct Investigations Generally; Issuance and Enforcement of Subpoenas