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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-10.000 - Capital Crimes › Justice Manual § 9-10.090
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When review under this Chapter results in a decision not to seek the death penalty before the return of an indictment charging capital-eligible offenses, the indictment need not contain special findings allegations under 18 U.S.C. §§ 3591(a)(2) and 3592(b), (c), or (d). For any case in which a capital-eligible crime will be charged before obtaining authorization not to seek the death penalty, the United States Attorney or Assistant Attorney General shall consult with the CCS before indicting to determine whether to include a special findings section.
[Updated June 2026] [cited in
J.M. § 9-10.080
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