# 8 C.F.R. § 1003.13 (2026): Definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_13

## Section

- **Citation:** 8 C.F.R. § 1003.13 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 8 CFR: Aliens and Nationality / Chapter V: EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 1003: EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW / Subpart C: Immigration Court—Rules of Procedure / § 1003.13: § 1003.13   Definitions.

## Text

As used in this subpart:
Administrative control
means custodial responsibility for the Record of Proceeding as specified in § 1003.11.
Charging document
means the written instrument which initiates a proceeding before an Immigration Judge. For proceedings initiated prior to April 1, 1997, these documents include an Order to Show Cause, a Notice to Applicant for Admission Detained for Hearing before Immigration Judge, and a Notice of Intention to Rescind and Request for Hearing by Alien. For proceedings initiated after April 1, 1997, these documents include a Notice to Appear, a Notice of Referral to Immigration Judge, and a Notice of Intention to Rescind and Request for Hearing by Alien.
[62 FR 10332, Mar. 6, 1997, as amended at 86 FR 70722, Dec. 13, 2021]

## Nearby sections

- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.12 (2026) § 1003.12   Scope of rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_12.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.13 (2026) § 1003.13   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_13.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.14 (2026) § 1003.14   Jurisdiction and commencement of proceedings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_14.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.15 (2026) § 1003.15   Contents of the order to show cause and notice to appear and notification of change of address.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_15.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.16 (2026) § 1003.16   Representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_16.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.17 (2026) § 1003.17   Entry of appearance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_17.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.18 (2026) § 1003.18   Docket management.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_18.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.19 (2026) § 1003.19   Custody/bond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_19.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.20 (2026) § 1003.20   Change of venue.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_20.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.21 (2026) § 1003.21   Pre-hearing conferences and statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_21.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.22 (2026) § 1003.22   Interpreters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_22.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.23 (2026) § 1003.23   Reopening or reconsideration before the immigration court.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_23.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.24 (2026) § 1003.24   Fees pertaining to matters within the jurisdiction of an Immigration Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_24.md)
- [8 C.F.R. § 1003.25 (2026) § 1003.25   Form of the proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T8_P1003_S1003_25.md)

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