The South Carolina Attorney General's Office represents the state of South Carolina in prosecuting criminal cases. It maintains a staff of more than 100 employees. The office operates a criminal division that represents the state in criminal appeals and post conviction cases in state and federal courts. The South Carolina Attorney General's Office maintains a civil division that represents and advises the state and its agencies in civil lawsuits. The office also provides financial, accounting, and computer and information systems support services. Its administration division is comprised of support, library, technical, personnel and records sections. The South Carolina Attorney General's Office operates a securities division that protects the state investors from investment frauds.