# Justice Manual § 9-110.811: The Review Process for Authorization under Section 1959

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## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-110.811
- **Heading:** The Review Process for Authorization under Section 1959
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 9: Criminal / 9-110.000 - Organized Crime And Racketeering / Justice Manual § 9-110.811

## Text

The review process for authorization of prosecutions under Section 1959 is similar to that for RICO prosecutions under 18 U.S.C. §§ 1961 to 1968. See
JM 9-110.200
,
et
seq
. To commence the formal review process, submit a final draft of the proposed indictment and a prosecution memorandum to the Violent Crime and Racketeering Section. Before the formal review process begins, prosecuting attorneys are encouraged to consult by telephone the Violent Crime and Racketeering Section in order to obtain preliminary guidance and suggestions.

The review process can be time-consuming because of the likelihood that modifications will be made to the indictment and because of the heavy workload of the reviewing attorneys. Therefore, unless extraordinary circumstances justify a shorter time frame,
a period of 15 working days must be allowed for the review process
.

[updated May 2011] [cited in
JM 9-110.800
;
JM 9-110.801
]

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