What does the Chief State's Attorney do?

The Chief State's Attorney is a constitutional officer, which means the position was specifically established under the State Constitution. The Chief State's Attorney serves as both the administrative head of the Division of Criminal Justice and as the chief prosecutor for the State of Connecticut. In his administrative capacity, the Chief State's Attorney is responsible for planning, budgeting, legislative proposals, training, payroll and related functions of the Division of Criminal Justice. The prosecutorial aspect of the Chief State's Attorney requires oversight of criminal investigations and prosecutions handled by the specialized bureaus and units in the Office of the Chief State's Attorney, as well as coordination and assistance to the thirteen State's Attorneys throughout the state.