Who should I contact? The Attorney General's role in legislative matters is limited to making recommendations to the California Legislature regarding needed changes in law and to enforcing the laws the Legislature enacts. I think a law should be enacted, amended, or revoked.Our office cannot provide legal advice, analysis or research to parties other than state officers and agencies.
You can locate your nearest California law library at If you are unable to find a law on your own, then we suggest that you consult with a private attorney. You may also wish to visit your county law library. How do I obtain a copy of a law? California law is available on the Internet at and United States law is available on the Internet at.Office of Risk and Insurance Management.This Program may be contacted as follows: If you wish to file a claim for monetary damages you believe were caused by a state agency, please contact the Government ClaimsProgram. If you wish to report alleged improper governmental activity by a state employee or agency, please contact the Bureau of State Audits. For assistance in resolving a problem with a state agency, we suggest that you contact the director of the agency, your representatives in the Legislature, the Governor's Office, and a private attorney. While the Attorney General represents state departments in legal matters, he does not seek to impose his own policy judgments or control the administration of the business of his client agencies. This duty precludes the Attorney General from representing individual citizens in their disagreements with state agencies or providing advice to any individual regarding the disputed activity. Who can help me? The Attorney General's Office is unable to assist you, because we are required by law to provide legal representation to state agencies in disputes rising out of their actions. I need to file a complaint against a state agency.You may also contact State Directory Services by telephone at 1-(800)-807-6755 or via e-mail at questions regarding the Department of Justice contact Is there a directory available? Please visit the State of California website.