Department of Justice

Government body · 1870–present

A justice ministry, ministry of justice, or department of justice is a ministry or other government agency in charge of the administration of justice. The ministry is often headed by a minister of justice or, in some countries such as the United States, an attorney general. Depending on the country, duties may relate to organizing the justice system, overseeing the public prosecutor and national investigative agencies such as the American Federal Bureau of Investigation, and maintaining the legal system and public order. Some ministries also carry responsibilities for elections, policing, law reform, and immigration and citizenship services.