The Attorney General's Office in Helena, MT, led by Attorney General Austin Knudsen, serves as the legal representation for the State of Montana, handling a wide range of legal cases and providing expertise in various legal topics. The attorneys in the office represent state agencies in lawsuits, prosecute criminals throughout the state, and provide legal assistance to state and local governments on matters involving American Indian jurisdiction and federal reserved water rights.
With a commitment to justice and public safety, the Attorney General's Office collaborates with federal authorities to combat human trafficking, investigates allegations of sexual assault, and works towards improving the response to missing Indigenous persons in Montana through the Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force. The office also issues formal opinions that hold the force of law, unless overturned by a district court, and provides legal services to the other divisions of the Montana Department of Justice.
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