The office of attorney general of Louisiana () has existed since the colonial period. Under Article IV, Section 8 of the

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, the attorney general is elected statewide for a four-year term and is the chief legal officer of the state. Additionally, "the attorney general shall have authority (1) to institute, prosecute, or intervene in any civil action or proceeding; (2) upon the written request of a district attorney, to advise and assist in the prosecution of any criminal case; and (3) for cause, when authorized by the court which would have original jurisdiction and subject to judicial review, (a) to institute, prosecute, or intervene in any criminal action or proceeding, or (b) to supersede any attorney representing the state in any civil or criminal action. The attorney general shall exercise other powers and perform other duties authorized by this constitution or by law."Constitution of Louisiana, Article IV, §8. The current attorney general, Liz Murrill has been in office since January 8, 2024.

Territory of Orleans (1804–1812)

* John Mahlon Dickens 1804–1807 *

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1807–1809 * Francois Xavier Martin 1809–1810 *

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1810–1812

State of Louisiana (1812–present)

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External links

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