Hafa Adai, Tirow, and Welcome to the Office of the Attorney General.
Mission Statement
The Office of the Attorney General provides legal counsel and representation to the Commonwealth government and its agencies on many issues vital to the people’s interest. These issues include the protection of children from abuse and neglect, preservation of the environment, protecting the Commonwealth’s financial assets, the protection of consumers, and public safety.
The Office of the Attorney General welcomes your ideas on ways that we can serve you and the community.
The Office at a Glance
The Attorney General:
- Is the Chief Legal Officer for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
- Represents the Commonwealth in all legal matters
- Advises Executive Departments, Autonomous Agencies, and Public Corporations
- Takes Legal Action on behalf of its citizens
- Prosecutes violations of law
Goals
- Combat graft and corruption, domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, drugs and violent crimes
- Build and improve relationships / partnerships, enforcement of laws and to promote proper training
- Ensure criminal cases are thoroughly investigated and reviewed before charges are filed
- Ensure the safety and security of the people of the Commonwealth
- Work in partnership with the Executive Branch, Legislature, Courts, Law Enforcement Agencies such as Customs, Police, Fish & Wildlife, Probation, Parole, and Federal counterparts
- Increase enforcement of consumer protection laws
Recent News
Notice to Public Water System Providers
Office of the Attorney General, Saipan – Please note that several class action settlements have been reached to resolve claims of public water systems against certain companies related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) contamination of drinking water. These class action settlements were reached in a large multi-district litigation known […]
ATTORNEY GENERAL MANIBUSAN ANNOUNCES AIRLINE PASSENGER PROTECTION PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Office of the Attorney General, Saipan – Attorney General Edward Manibusan announces a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (“DOT”) to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents. The agreement streamlines how Attorney General Manibusan and DOT will work together to review consumer complaints and […]
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