# 36 C.F.R. § 1201.11 (2026): Will NARA refer claims to the Department of Justice?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1201_S1201_11

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 C.F.R. § 1201.11 (2026)
- **Heading:** Will NARA refer claims to the Department of Justice?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 36 CFR: Parks, Forests, and Public Property / Chapter XII: NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION / Part 1201: COLLECTION OF CLAIMS / Subpart B: General Provisions. / § 1201.11: § 1201.11   Will NARA refer claims to the Department of Justice?

## Text

NARA will refer to DOJ for litigation claims on which aggressive collection actions have been taken, but which could not be collected, compromised, suspended, or terminated. Referrals will be made as early as possible, consistent with aggressive NARA collection action, and within the period for bringing a timely suit against the debtor.

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