Pennsylvania Attorney General
The following Commonwealth agencies providing state publications are under jurisdiction of the Attorney General of Pennsylvania. Each Commonwealth agency has a link to the state publications of that agency, a link to the agency website, and a download button for a finding aid for that agency collection, which contains further historical notes, connected agency notes, general notes on copyrighted publications and related Internet Archive publications, etc.
Pennsylvania Attorney General
The following Commonwealth agencies providing state publications are under jurisdiction of the Attorney General of Pennsylvania. Each Commonwealth agency has a link to the state publications of that agency, a link to the agency website, and a download button for a finding aid for that agency collection, which contains further historical notes, connected agency notes, general notes on copyrighted publications and related Internet Archive publications, etc.
Office of the Attorney General
The Attorney General is the Commonwealth’s chief legal and law enforcement officer. The duties of the Attorney General’s Office are: to furnish legal advice; to represent the Commonwealth and all Commonwealth agencies in any legal action brought by or against the Commonwealth; to represent Commonwealth citizens in any action brought for violation of the antitrust laws of the United States, and to represent the Commonwealth in Charitable Trust; to collect all debts, taxes, and accounts due the Commonwealth which are referred to the Attorney General; to administer the provisions relating to consumer protection; to review for form and legality all proposed rules, regulations, deeds, contracts, etc. of Commonwealth agencies; and to posecute organized crime and public corruption.
The publications of the Attorney General contain biennial reports, other reports, educational guides, and strategic plans. Selected topics from these publications include Attorney General official opinions, employee rights, fair labor rights, and mental health. The bulk of the current material is dated from 1895 to 1929, and from 2004 to present.
Download the Office of the Attorney General finding aid for further information on agency history, relationships with other state agencies, general notes, etc.
Office of Consumer Advocate
The Office of Consumer Advocate has the purpose of representing utility customers in matters before the Public Utility Commission and other state and federal commissions and courts. At the Advocate's discretion, he/she may determine the consumer concern and initiate legal or administrative action.
The publications of the Office of Consumer Advocate contain annual reports. Selected topics from these publications include yearly happenings of the agency. The bulk of the current material is dated from 2016 to present.
Download the Office of Consumer Advocate finding aid for further information on agency history, relationships with other state agencies, general notes, etc.