Civil Litigation

The Civil Division represents State agencies, officials, boards, and commissions when they are named as defendants in civil lawsuits. These cases include federal civil-rights lawsuits filed by inmates against prison officials, employment lawsuits brought by current or former State employees, constitutional challenges against State laws, claims against the State Police, and a broad range of other litigation. Civil Division lawyers also initiate lawsuits to protect the interests of the State. Attorneys serve as counsel representing the State in civil courts and administrative proceedings.