Online and Printed Opinions

This database of Attorney General opinions is provided for your convenience. Differences, if any, between online and printed versions are resolved in favor of the printed copy.

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Formal and Informal Opinions

The opinions fall into two broad categories:

• Formal Opinions
  • Address constitutional issues and matters of statewide concern
  • Are signed by the Attorney General
  • Are listed in the subject index with a four-digit number, i.e. “OP 8246”
• Informal Opinions
  • Address matters with little or no community impact
  • Are signed by the Chief Counsel of the Department of Justice General Counsel Division
  • Are listed in the subject index with a year and dash, i.e. “OP 1997-1”

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