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.

Inside the Office

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

Learn More

2023 Silent Witness Ceremony

News

From the Office of the Attorney General

Mar 28, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Spartanburg man sentenced for Criminal Sexual Conduct with a Minor

Read More

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced that Agustin Vargas has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexually abusing a child.

Mar 27, 2024

Greenville Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material* Charges

Read More

Attorney General Alan Wilson announced the arrest of John Joseph Varn, 32, of Greenville, S.C., on five charges connected to the sexual exploitation of minors.

Mar 26, 2024

Attorney General Alan Wilson requests renewed attention to bond provisions

Read More

Attorney General Alan Wilson sent a letter to South Carolina solicitors reminding them of important provisions in state bond laws and to bring them to the courts’ attention when necessary.

View all News

Are you a victim of a crime?

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

Initiatives

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.

View all Opinions