# Justice Manual § 9-138.160: Special Appointment of Department of Labor Attorneys in District Court Proceedings Under LMRDA (29 U.S.C. § 504)

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## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-138.160
- **Heading:** Special Appointment of Department of Labor Attorneys in District Court Proceedings Under LMRDA (29 U.S.C. § 504)
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 9: Criminal / 9-138.000 - Prohibition Against Certain Persons Holding Office And Employment / Justice Manual § 9-138.160

## Text

With respect to disqualifying crimes committed on or after November 1, 1987, the Department of Labor has no litigating authority under the LMRDA with respect to relief proceedings in United States District Court under 29 U.S.C. § 504. As a result, attorneys from the Office of the Solicitor of Labor must be specially appointed by the Department of Justice in order to appear on behalf of the Secretary of Labor. These appointments should be made upon the recommendation of the United States Attorney for the judicial district where the proceeding for relief will be held on a case-by-case basis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 543.

[cited in
JM 9-138.170
]

## Nearby sections

- [Justice Manual § 9-138.010 Introduction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-138.010.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-138.020 Investigative and Supervisory Jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-138.020.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-138.030 Consultation Prior to Prosecution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-138.030.md)
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- [Justice Manual § 9-138.130 Coordination with the Department of Labor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-138.130.md)
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- [Justice Manual § 9-138.170 Delegation of United States Attorney's Responsibility to Appear on Behalf of Federal Prosecuting Officials](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-138.170.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-138.180 Conflict Resolution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-138.180.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-138.200 Civil Actions—Coordination](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-138.200.md)

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