§ 4-6-1-6 — Rights, powers, and duties; consultation and advice to prosecuting attorneys; assisting in criminal prosecutions; representation of state

All the rights, powers, and duties conferred by
law upon the attorney general are conferred upon the attorney general
created by this chapter; in addition thereto, the attorney general shall
consult with and advise the several prosecuting attorneys of the state
in relation to the duties of their office, and when, in the attorney
general's judgment, the interest of the public requires it, the attorney
general shall attend the trial of any party accused of an offense, and
assist in the prosecution; and shall represent the state in any matter
involving the rights or interests of the state, including actions in the
name of the state, for which provision is not otherwise made by law.
Formerly: Acts 1941, c.109, s.6. As amended by Acts 1978,
P.L.2, SEC.402; P.L.215-2016, SEC.33.