Attorney General of Indiana

All Levels

CORE PURPOSE:

Establish Justice

Quick Facts

Holder(s):

Todd Rokita

Term:

4 years

Method:

Elected

Level:

All Levels

Oath Administered By:

Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court

Role Overview

Not an official public office; refers to private attorneys contracted for legal services, providing advice, representation in court, and handling specific legal matters on a fee basis without defined governmental duties.

Constitutional Mandate:

Upholds the rule of law (U.S. Const. Art. VI; Ind. Const. Art. 1), ensuring state compliance with constitutional mandates.

Key Competencies:

Strong legal expertise, leadership, integrity, and commitment to public service.

Potential Weaknesses:

Politicization of the office, where legal decisions may be influenced by partisan goals rather than impartial application of the law.

I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of Attorney General to the best of my ability. So help me God.