Informal opinions, 1879-[Ongoing].

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Informal opinions, 1879-[Ongoing].

The attorney general's office gives legal opinions to state and local officials when requested. These files contain inquiry letters and carbon copies of the attorney general's replies. These are the only extant copies of much of this material. These records differ from formal opinions, which are published quarterly by the attorney general. The files also contain reply letters responding to private citizens' inquiries. Some of the files were microfilmed randomly.

372.5 cubic ft. (372 records center cartons and 1 archives box).

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Alabama. Attorney General's Office

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Authorities: 1901 Alabama Constitution, Art. V, Sec. 112, 114-115, 117-118, 127, 129, 132, 136-137; Art. VII, Sec. 173; Amendment III; Amendment 282. Alabama Code, Sec. 12-3-32; 16-24-30, 23-1-5 to 23-1-6; 36-15-1 to 36-15-21. Acts 1933, No. 177, p. 189 (Extra Session). Acts 1935, No. 509, p. 1096. Acts 1959, No. 542, p. 1318. Acts 1969, No. 740, p. 1315. Alabama Government Manual, 1982. ...