Attorney general to assist and supervise prosecutions

It shall be the duty of the attorney general, when called upon by the auditor - general, to aid in any investigation or matter needing legal advice or inquiry, and to supervise the prosecution of all offenders under the laws relating thereto. Source: SL 1887, ch 124, § 10; CL 1887, § 126; RPolC 1903, § 103; RC 1919, § 5368; SDC 1939, § 55.1504.