Under Kentucky law, they serve several roles, including the state's chief prosecutor (KRS 15.700), the state's chief law enforcement officer (KRS 15.700), and the state's chief law officer (KRS 15.020).

The attorney general holds an ex officio seat on various Kentucky state boards and agencies.

The attorney general of Kentucky is elected for a four-year term in the same year other statewide officers are elected, rather than being appointed as in some states such as Alaska.

The attorney general of Kentucky is currently Republican Russell Coleman.

The Kentucky Attorney General's Office is divided into the following divisions: