N.Y. Executive Law § 750: Duties of the attorney general and district attorneys

§ 750. Duties of the attorney general and district attorneys. If, in

the opinion of the board, any matter in regard to the management or

affairs of any such institution, society or association, or any

incarcerated individual or person in any way connected therewith,

require legal investigation or action of any kind, notice thereof may be

given by the board, to the attorney general, and he shall thereupon make

inquiry and take such proceedings in the premises as he may deem

necessary and proper. The attorney general and every district attorney

shall, when so required, furnish such legal assistance, counsel or

advice as the board may require in the discharge of its duties.