# Justice Manual § 9-65.900: Protection of a Member of a Federal Official's Family (18 U.S.C. § 115)

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-65.900

## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-65.900
- **Heading:** Protection of a Member of a Federal Official's Family (18 U.S.C. § 115)
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 9: Criminal / 9-65.000 - Protection Of Government Officials / Justice Manual § 9-65.900

## Text

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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