The Oregon Department of Justice is managed by the state of Oregon. The department is responsible for the general counsel and supervision of civil actions and legal proceedings. It operates a child support division that receives and distributes child support payments. The department also manages a civil enforcement division that operates Medicaid fraud and child advocacy sections. The Oregon Department of Justice manages a trial division that defends construction, contract, commercial, land use and administrative law claims. In addition, the department offers a range of legal services to state officials, agencies, boards and commissions. It manages an appellate division that provides legal advice on criminal law-related questions to local prosecutors.
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