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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-131.000 - The Hobbs Act - 18 U.S.C. § 1951 › Justice Manual § 9-131.030

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Consultation with the Violent Crime and Racketeering Section's Labor-Management Unit is required prior to the commencement of prosecution by the return of an indictment or the filing of a complaint or information in cases arising out of labor-management disputes.

Criminal Division attorneys may be consulted at any stage during the investigation process. When a United States Attorney requests an FBI investigation of a possible Hobbs Act violation, the FBI field offices will in certain cases notify Washington and FBI headquarters may consult with the appropriate Section of the Criminal Division before the investigation is concluded. Any delay or other difficulties arising out of this procedure may be obviated by discussing the matter with the appropriate Sections of the Criminal Division.

[updated May 2011] [cited in

JM 9-130.300

;

JM 9-131.040

]

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