Law Officers' Department, Jersey
Providing legal advice to the Government of Jersey, the States Assembly and the Crown; and Providing the Island's independent public prosecution service
What we do
The Law Officers' Department serves Jersey in several key areas:
Legal Advisory
Provide legal advice to the Government, the States Assembly and the Crown
Public Prosecution Service
Provide the independent public prosecution service for the Island
Civil Proceedings
Protect the interests of the Crown and Government in civil proceedings
Safeguarding
Help safeguard children and adults at risk
International Cooperation
Assist overseas law enforcement agencies
Proceeds of Crime
Enables the forfeiture and confiscation of the proceeds of crime
Statutory Duties
Carries out the statutory and customary law duties of the Attorney General
Please note: the Law Officers' Department does not provide legal advice to members of the public or businesses.
Most popular
Quick access to frequently requested information and resources
Law Officers
His Majesty's Attorney General and His Majesty's Solicitor General
Mark Temple KC
HM Attorney General
Matthew Jowitt KC
HM Solicitor General
Contact us
How to get in touch with the Law Officers' Department
Email Enquiries
General Enquiries
enquiries@lawofficers.jeMutual Legal Assistance
mla@lawofficers.jeCriminal Matters
LOFCriminalDivisionAdmin@lawofficers.jeOffice Details
Law Officers' Department
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 5:15pm
Friday: 9:00am - 4:45pm
Address:
Law Officers' Department
Morier House
Halkett Place
St Helier
Jersey
JE1 1DD