# Justice Manual § 9-138.200: Civil Actions—Coordination

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-138.200

## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-138.200
- **Heading:** Civil Actions—Coordination
- **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 § 9-138.200

## Text

Civil actions against the Department of Justice for declaratory judgment, injunction, and/or relief from the disabilities imposed by 29 U.S.C. §§ 504 and 1111 are coordinated with the Labor-Management Unit of the Violent Crime and Racketeering Section, Criminal Division.

A civil action to remove a fiduciary of an employee benefit plan for violation of 29 U.S.C. § 1111 may be brought by the United States Department of Labor, or by a benefit plan participant, beneficiary or fiduciary.
See
29 U.S.C. §§ 1109(a) and 1132(a)(2). Civil actions litigated by the Department of Labor are subject to the direction and control of the Civil Division, United States Department of Justice.
See
29 U.S.C. § 1132(j).

[updated May 2011]

## 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)
- [Justice Manual § 9-138.040 Consultation Prior to Relief of Convicted Individuals From Labor-Management and Pension-Welfare Position Disqualification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-138.040.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-138.130 Coordination with the Department of Labor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-138.130.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-138.150 Litigating Authority of Department of Labor Attorneys in District Court Proceedings Under ERISA—29 U.S.C. § 1111](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-138.150.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-138.160 Special Appointment of Department of Labor Attorneys in District Court Proceedings Under LMRDA (29 U.S.C. § 504)](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-138.160.md)
- [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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