Welcome to The Office of the Attorney General
The Office of the Attorney General is eager to serve you and all stakeholders in our nation in general in keeping with our mandate as prescribed in the Constitution of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Attorney General’s Act and other laws of the Federation. This office plays a significant role in the administration of Justice. As such, the Attorney General’s Chambers contributes to the maintenance of the rule of law in the Federation.
In accordance with Section 64 of the Constitution of St. Kitts and Nevis, the Attorney General is the principal legal adviser to the Government of St. Christopher and Nevis and is responsible for advising the various government ministries and institutions
Our Divisions
Solicitor General
Ensures that laws and policies align with the Constitution and Legal standards.
Director of Public Prosecutions
Operates independently to ensure justice is fair and impartial.
Our Duties / Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as outlined in the Attorney General’s Act include:
Mission Statement
It is the principal Mission of this Office to provide legal advice and services to and on behalf of the Crown and to conduct and regulate all litigation for and against the Crown or any Ministry or Agency of Government.
- A Solicitor General
- Senior Crown Counsel
- Crown Counsel
- Other Crown Counsel including Parliamentary Counsel
- Personal Assistant
- Other Clerical Staff
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions operates as an independent functionary under the aegis of the Office of the Attorney General by receiving administrative support from this office.
The Office of the Attorney General provides support for the independent functioning of the Supervisor of Elections. As such the Electoral Office is also a ministerial responsibility of this office.
Please feel free to contact us in regard to any clarifications that you may need.
Contact Us
Get In Touch
Office Phone
(869) 465-2521 Ext: 1021
Email Us
attorneygeneral@gov.kn
Address
Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Chambers Building 2 Port Zante Basseterre St. Kitts