South Carolina Attorney General

Alan Wilson was elected South Carolina’s 51st Attorney General on November 2, 2010, re-elected to a second term on November 4, 2014, re-elected to a third term on November 6, 2018, and re-elected to a fourth term on November 8, 2022. Since being elected, Wilson has focused on keeping South Carolina’s families safe, defending their freedom, and protecting their futures.

Legal Services

The Legal Services Division of the Office of the Attorney General handles a variety of non-criminal matters on behalf of the state.

Criminal Justice

Along with the sixteen Circuit Solicitors, the Attorney General is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal matters within the South Carolina judicial system.

Crime Victim Services

The Crime Victim Services Division provides assistance including financial compensation, grants, training, certification, and liaison assistance to eligible crime victims and service providers in South Carolina.

Victim Advocacy

The Victim Advocacy Division provides information and support to victims of crime related to cases handled by divisions throughout the Attorney General’s Office.

Inside the Office

The South Carolina Attorney General serves as South Carolina’s Chief Prosecutor, Chief Legal Officer, and Chief Securities Officer.

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2023 Silent Witness Ceremony

News

From the Office of the Attorney General

Apr 18, 2024

North Myrtle Beach Man Arrested on Five Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Michael Lee Prince, 57, of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Apr 18, 2024

Spartanburg County Man Arrested on Six Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Daniel J. Branum, 60, of Chesnee, S.C., on six charges connected to the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Apr 17, 2024

Rock Hill Man Arrested on Five Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of Lawrence Tafoya, 67, of Rock Hill, S.C., on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

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You have rights to justice and due process regardless of race, sex, age, religion, or economic status.

Initiatives

Cyber Safety for Children

South Carolina’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force works closely with law enforcement around the state, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), and several other state and federal agencies in an effort to keep our children safe online.

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SC-VALOR Program

The mission of the South Carolina Veteran and Armed Forces Legal Outreach Program is to provide guidance or representation to veterans and members of the Armed Forces. This program is a collaboration between the Attorney General’s Office, the South Carolina Bar and the SC Military Department.

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Human Trafficking

The SC Human Trafficking Task Force leads the statewide strategic approach to combat human trafficking and to supplement the existing prosecutorial work of the SC Office of the Attorney General.

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Need to Find an Opinion?

An Attorney General’s opinion attempts to resolve questions of law as the author believes a court would decide the issue.

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