Section 18. Department of Justice

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Department of Justice

Summary: Repeal

Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 393759

Votes Against Ratification: 251132

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1969 Chap 1258

Effective Date Source: 1969 Chapter 1258

Department of Justice

The General Assembly is authorized and empowered to create a Department of Justice under the supervision and direction of the Attorney-General, and to enact suitable laws defining the authority of the Attorney-General and other officers and agencies concerning the prosecution of crime and the administration of the criminal laws of the State.

Summary: New Section; Allows the General Assembly to create a Department of Justice, overseen by the Attorney-General, and to define its authority in criminal law enforcement.

Election Date: November 8, 1938

Votes For Ratification: 172,583

Votes Against Ratification: 145,103

Percent for Ratification: 54%

Percent Against Ratification: 46%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1937 Chap 447

Effective Date Source: 1937 Chap. 447