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The Attorney General is the general lawyer for the State of West Virginia and has the power to issue opinions on questions of law.
Who can request an Attorney General Opinion?
The Office is required by statute to give written opinions and advice on questions of law when requested by the Governor, a number of other specific State executive officers, the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the House and "any other state officer, board or commission." The Attorney General may consult with and advise prosecuting attorneys in matters relating to the official duties of their office.
Attorney General Opinions - 2025:
- Opinion of the Attorney General Regarding Creation of Community Fund in PILOT Agreement (November 10, 2025)
- Opinion of the Attorney General Regarding Sheriff’s Authority to Collect Hotel Tax and EMS fee (October 27, 2025)
- Opinion of the Attorney General Regarding Employment of a Legislator in a State Executive Agency (October 27, 2025)
- Opinion of the Attorney General Concerning The Mineral County Commission’s Authority to Audit Volunteer Fire Departments (September 4, 2025)
- Opinion of the Attorney General Regarding Conservation Districts’ Dam-Related Statutory Powers and Duties (August 21, 2025)
- Opinion of the Attorney General Regarding Trial Court Rule 44.01 (August 15, 2025)
- Opinion of the Attorney General Regarding Legality of PrizePicks Game (August 6, 2025)
- Opinion of the Attorney General Regarding Oversight of Dams Owned or Sponsored by Conservation Districts (July 10, 2025)
- Opinion of the Attorney General Concerning the Putnam County Commission’s Eminent Domain Power (June 24, 2025)
- Opinion of the Attorney General Concerning the Juneteenth Holiday (June 16, 2025)
- Opinion of the Attorney General Regarding Dike Owners and Maintenance Duties (March 3, 2025)
Past Opinions:
Archived Opinions issued prior to 2007 can be found in the State Register.