Attorney General of South Carolina
| Attorney General of South Carolina | |
|---|---|
since January 12, 2011 | |
| Style | The Honorable |
| Type | Chief law enforcement officer |
| Term length | Four years, no limit |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of South Carolina |
| First holder | Nicholas Trott |
| Salary | $208,000 |
| Website | www |
The attorney general of South Carolina is a statewide elected attorney and South Carolina's chief legal officer and prosecutor. They are a constitutional officer responsible for providing legal opinions to the legislative and executive branch, represent state officers in civil suits, and appear on behalf of the State in all cases before the Supreme Court of the United States and all appellate courts.