Sec. 5. The attorney general shall give the attorney general's legal opinion to the governor upon request, touching upon any question or point of law in which the interests of the state may be involved. The attorney general shall give the attorney general's opinion to any other state officer touching upon any question or point of law concerning the duties of the officer; and also, to either house of the general assembly or to any legislative agency created under action of the general assembly, on the constitutionality of any existing or proposed law, upon request by resolution of the house or legislative agency, and the attorney general shall not be required to advise any other officer or person.
Formerly: Acts 1889, c.71, s.8; Acts 1959, c.230, s.1. As amended by P.L.215-2016, SEC.38.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 4. State Offices and Administration
4-6-2-1. Prosecuting and Defending Suits by or Against State and State Officers
4-6-2-1.1. Concurrent Jurisdiction With Prosecuting Attorney of Certain Actions
4-6-2-1.3. Regulation of Athlete Agents
4-6-2-2. Authority to Prosecute or Defend Suits
4-6-2-3. Residence; Office; Presence in Office During Business Hours
4-6-2-4. Opinions; Records; Accounts; Pending Cases
4-6-2-9. Reports of Officers; Money Collected by Attorney General
4-6-2-11. Compromise of Claims
4-6-2-12. Authority of the Attorney General to Investigate Human Trafficking