11 DIRECTORATE AND ADMINISTRATION

The Directorate and Administration divisions of the Department of Justice consist of the Attorney General's Executive Office, which maintains overall direction and administration of the diverse programs and projects of the Department, the Equal Employment Rights and Resolution Office, and the Opinion Unit. The Equal Employment Rights and Resolution Office has broad authority and responsibility for providing program and policy direction for the Department of Justice in the area of equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for employees and applicants. The Opinion Unit performs the Attorney General's duty under Government Code Section 12519 to provide written opinions to designated public officers on questions of law relating to their respective offices. The Opinion Unit drafts all formal opinions issued by the Attorney General, most of which are published. Also within this program is the Administrative Services Division which provides fiscal, personnel, and technical support activities for the entire department.

12 DIVISION OF LEGAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY

The Division of Legal Support and Technology encompasses a broad scope of programs and services, including legal secretarial services; litigation support, trial presentation, and electronic discovery services; word processing and legal document creation, desktop assistance and support; law library facilities; law library services including legal research and legislative history services; and administrative functions essential to the operation of a law firm.

25 EXECUTIVE PROGRAMS

The primary responsibility of the Division of Executive Programs is the establishment and maintenance of communications between the Department and the public, the news media, the Legislature, and law enforcement. The Division consists of the Legislative Unit; the Crime Prevention Center; the Public Inquiry Unit; the Office of Community and Consumer Affairs; Press, Communications and Media; Protective Services and Special Liaisons; the Office of Native American Affairs; the Office of Training and Professional Development; and the Special Assistant Attorneys General.

30 CIVIL LAW

The Division of Civil Law represents the State of California and its officers, agencies, departments, boards and commissions, and employees in civil matters. It provides advice to these clients, defends cases brought against them, and prosecutes cases to vindicate state interests. Deputy Attorneys General in the Division of Civil Law have primary responsibility to manage and litigate cases in both state and federal courts at the trial level and on appeal, including appeals before the United States and California Supreme Courts. Deputies work in one of eight sections: Business and Tax; Correctional Law; Employment, Regulation and Administration; Government Law; Health, Education and Welfare; Health Quality Enforcement; Licensing; and Tort and Condemnation.

40 CRIMINAL LAW

The Criminal Law Program represents the state in all criminal matters before the Appellate and Supreme courts. The Criminal Law Program also fulfills the Attorney General's responsibilities of assisting district attorneys in cases for which they are disqualified, and conducts criminal investigations and prosecutions of those engaged in illegal activities where local resources are inadequate to perform these functions. Additional responsibilities include: enforcing the Political Reform Act, advising the Governor on extradition matters, investigating and prosecuting Medi-Cal provider fraud, investigating and prosecuting the abuse or neglect of elder and dependent adults residing in health care facilities, the investigation, prosecution, and coordination of litigation involving white-collar crime, high-tech/computer crime, and financial crimes against the elderly.

45 PUBLIC RIGHTS

The Public Rights Program protects and preserves the public interest by providing skilled legal services to all state agencies and Constitutional Officers. The Public Rights Program provides specialized services in the following areas: Civil Rights Enforcement; Charitable Trusts (including Registry of Charitable Trusts); Natural Resources; False Claims; Energy and Corporate Responsibility; Indian and Gaming Law; Environmental Law; Land Law; Consumer Law; Antitrust Law; and Tobacco Litigation Enforcement.

50 LAW ENFORCEMENT

The Division of Law Enforcement is organized into five elements. The Bureau of Investigation conducts criminal investigations of statewide importance and provides investigative services to criminal justice agencies, public agencies and to the Department of Justice in criminal cases. The Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement combats the state's narcotic problem by providing leadership, coordination, and support to law enforcement through 9 regional offices and 39 multi-agency drug task forces, special operations units, drug diversion, gang suppression enforcement teams, clandestine laboratory teams, and crackdown teams. The Bureau of Forensic Services provides evaluation and analysis of physical evidence including expert court testimony to state and local law enforcement agencies by operating 11 specialized laboratories serving 46 counties as well as a forensic training facility and a DNA laboratory that is compiling and maintaining a database of sex and violent offenders. The Western States Information Network provides an automated database of suspected narcotic traffickers and other criminal elements for member agencies in Alaska, Hawaii, California, Oregon, and Washington. The Criminal Intelligence Bureau provides timely collection, coordination, analysis, investigation, and dissemination of criminal intelligence regarding organized crime, street gangs, and terrorist activity to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

60 CALIFORNIA JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES

The Division of California Justice Information Services provides criminal justice intelligence, information, and identification services to law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and the public. Four major functional areas carry out these primary services. The Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information maintains and administers the fingerprint identification system and the criminal history record system. The Bureau of Criminal Information and Analysis maintains and administers databases on persons, property, vehicles, and firearms. The Hawkins Data Center operates the Criminal Justice Information System and the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS). The Operation Support Bureau provides business resumption planning, project oversight to information technology projects, and assistance and training to users of criminal offender record information and CLETS, and oversight for the Electronic Recording Delivery Act.

65 DIVISION OF GAMBLING CONTROL

The Division of Gambling Control regulates legal gambling activities in California to ensure gambling is conducted honestly and free from criminal and corruptive elements. Additionally, the Division investigates the qualifications of individuals who apply for state gambling licenses and monitors the conduct of these licensees to ensure compliance with the Gambling Control Act.

Class III (Nevada-style) gambling is allowed on Indian lands providing that such activities are authorized by a tribal ordinance and conducted in conformity with a gaming compact entered into between the Tribe and the state. The Division of Gambling Control ensures that each tribe is in compliance with all aspects of their compact. In addition, in a joint effort with compacted tribes, tribal gaming activities will be protected from criminal and other undesirable elements by making sure that licenses are issued only to suitable individuals.

70 FIREARMS DIVISION

The Firearms Division provides oversight and regulation of firearms in California. The Firearms Division conducts firearms eligibility reviews to identify persons determined ineligible to acquire or possess firearms and/or other dangerous weapons or carry concealed weapons; processes licenses/permits to possess, manufacture, or sell dangerous weapons; administers the handgun safety certificate, centralized list, gun show producer, and assault weapon registration programs; provides information to client agencies and firearms dealers; conducts firearms dealer and manufacturer inspections; and administers the armed prohibited, safe handgun, and firearms safety device programs. Sworn personnel also investigate violations, make arrests, serve warrants and assist prosecutors at state and federal levels regarding firearms laws related prosecutions.