Request Opinions

The Attorney General furnishes legal opinions to the agencies, officers, boards, commissions, and departments of state government, in all matters relating to their official duties, R.C. 109.12. Formal opinions also are provided to the county prosecuting attorneys and law directors of Ohio's limited home rule townships, R.C. 109.14, and either house of the Ohio General Assembly, R.C. 109.13. The Opinions Section researches, writes, and prepares for issuance and publication all formal opinions of the Attorney General.

To request an opinion, submit a written request to the following address:

Attorney General
c/o Opinions Section
30 East Broad Street, 15th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215

View the formal opinions process.