# Justice Manual § 9-64.134: Prosecution Policy—Interspousal Forgery of Government Checks

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-64.134

## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-64.134
- **Heading:** Prosecution Policy—Interspousal Forgery of Government Checks
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 9: Criminal / 9-64.000 - Protection Of Government Functions / Justice Manual § 9-64.134

## Text

It is the general policy of the Department not to prosecute for the interspousal forgery of government checks, because this type of forgery usually emanates from a domestic dispute and is better resolved through either state prosecution or civil litigation. An exception to the general rule against federal prosecution exists where there is independent evidence of intent to defraud, e.g., a court order prohibiting negotiation of a Treasury check, or where there are aggravating circumstances present.

## Nearby sections

- [Justice Manual § 9-64.111 Counterfeiting—18 U.S.C. § 489—Prosecution Policy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-64.111.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-64.133 Prosecution Policy—18 U.S.C. § 495 or § 510](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-64.133.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-64.134 Prosecution Policy—Interspousal Forgery of Government Checks](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-64.134.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-64.200 Postal Offenses](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-64.200.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-64.300 False Personation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-64.300.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-64.400 False Identification—18 U.S.C. § 1028](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-64.400.md)

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