# Justice Manual § 9-75.420: Obscenity/Sexual Exploitation—Federal-State Relations

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-75.420

## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-75.420
- **Heading:** Obscenity/Sexual Exploitation—Federal-State Relations
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 9: Criminal / 9-75.000 - Child Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, and Obscenity / Justice Manual § 9-75.420

## Text

Federal prosecution of obscenity and child pornography cases should focus upon producers and interstate distributors. However, cases involving straight possession may warrant federal prosecution and production and distribution cases may be more appropriately prosecuted in state court. Moreover, many cases include both federal charges (such as distribution of pornography) and local charges (such as sexual abuse). Hence, cooperation between federal and local officers and prosecutors is strongly encouraged and can be highly productive in both federal and local efforts.
See
Fed. R. Cr. P. 6(e). The formation of multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional task forces is strongly encouraged.

[updated April 2000]

## Nearby sections

- [Justice Manual § 9-75.020 General Prosecution Policies and Priorities](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-75.020.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-75.030 Coordination of Cases and Investigations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-75.030.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-75.100 Multiple District Investigations and Prosecutions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-75.100.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-75.110 Nationwide Investigations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-75.110.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-75.400 Obscenity/Sexual Exploitation—Venue](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-75.400.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-75.410 Pre-trial Diversion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-75.410.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-75.420 Obscenity/Sexual Exploitation—Federal-State Relations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-75.420.md)

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