# Justice Manual § 1-18.100: General Civil Settlement Principles

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S1-18.100

## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 1-18.100
- **Heading:** General Civil Settlement Principles
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 1: Organization and Functions / 1-18.000 - General Civil Settlement Principles / Justice Manual § 1-18.100

## Text

The Department of Justice follows general principles in settlement of civil litigation regarding transparency, tax neutrality, press releases, etc.  This policy provides internal guidance only and does not create any rights enforceable in law or otherwise. DOJ components may promulgate more specific policies, consistent with and subject to this Policy.

[new April 2018]

## Nearby sections

- [Justice Manual § 1-18.100 General Civil Settlement Principles](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S1-18.100.md)
- [Justice Manual § 1-18.200 Settlement Transparency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S1-18.200.md)
- [Justice Manual § 1-18.300 Tax Consequences of Settlements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S1-18.300.md)
- [Justice Manual § 1-18.400 Civil Settlement Press Releases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S1-18.400.md)
- [Justice Manual § 1-18.500 Resolutions of Affirmative Civil Enforcement Matters Against Business Organizations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S1-18.500.md)

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