Protection of a Member of a Federal Official's Family (18 U.S.C. § 115)

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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-65.000 - Protection Of Government Officials › Justice Manual § 9-65.900

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The Violent Crime and Racketeering Section (VCRS) or Human Rights and Special Prosecutions (HRSP) Section (if international) has supervisory authority over 18 U.S.C. § 115. Consultation with HRSP is required before initiating an investigation if the matter involves international terrorism. The agency which would have investigative jurisdiction over an assault or murder of a particular Federal official will have corresponding investigative jurisdiction over an assault or murder of a member of that Federal official's family. In most cases, this will be the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

[updated January 2020]

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