YAKIMA — Attorney General Bob Ferguson filed a petition today urging a Yakima County Superior Court judge to civilly commit a sex offender to McNeil Island, preventing his release into the community.

We offer an informal complaint resolution service to Washington state residents, and to consumers with complaints about businesses located in Washington state. Through this process, we contact ...

The Attorney General's Office shares notice of new formal attorney general opinion requests via email. You may subscribe to receive emails of these pending requests and notice of completed Attorney ...

The mission of the Criminal Justice Division (CRJ) is to work with and support its partners in the criminal justice community and to work towards creating safe communities. Under state law and the ...

The Washington State Motor Vehicle "Lemon Law" is designed to help new vehicle owners who have substantial continuing problems with warranty repairs. The law allows the owner to request an arbitration ...

James B. Metcalf (AG from 1887-1889). A Mississippi native and Confederate veteran of the Civil War, Metcalf worked his way west after the war while studying law at night. In 1870 he was admitted to ...

I. The Role of the Attorney General in State Government The Attorney General for the state of Washington is an independent constitutional officer and the legal adviser to state agencies, officers and ...

The Washington State Attorney General's Office produces a range of reports and brochures to assist Washingtonians in learning about their legal rights, find help they might need, and understand the ...

Since 2013, 49 bills proposed by the Attorney General have passed the Legislature and become law. As an elected official, the Attorney General can request legislation. This legislation must be ...

Adults who reside in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, adult family homes, boarding homes or assisted living facilities or Those who receive health care or other assistance in providing ...