The Department of Law in Fairbanks, AK is part of the executive branch of the Alaska state government, with the attorney general serving as the principal executive officer. The department provides legal advice to the governor and other state officers, prosecutes violations of state criminal law, and enforces consumer protection and unfair trade practices laws.
The Civil Division of the Department of Law handles various sections, including child protection, commercial affairs, environmental issues, labor, legislation, natural resources, and public advocacy. The Criminal Division consists of district attorney's offices in Anchorage, Bethel, and Dillingham, responsible for prosecuting criminal cases in their respective jurisdictions.
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