# 28 CFR § 600.6: Powers and authority

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-600.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 600.6
- **Heading:** Powers and authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 28—Judicial Administration > CHAPTER VI—OFFICES OF INDEPENDENT COUNSEL, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > PART 600—GENERAL POWERS OF SPECIAL COUNSEL

## Text

Subject to the limitations in the following paragraphs, the Special Counsel shall exercise, within the scope of his or her jurisdiction, the full power and independent authority to exercise all investigative and prosecutorial functions of any United States Attorney. Except as provided in this part, the Special Counsel shall determine whether and to what extent to inform or consult with the Attorney General or others within the Department about the conduct of his or her duties and responsibilities.

## Nearby sections

- [28 CFR § 600.1 § 600.1 Grounds for appointing a Special Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-600.1.md)
- [28 CFR § 600.2 § 600.2 Alternatives available to the Attorney General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-600.2.md)
- [28 CFR § 600.3 § 600.3 Qualifications of the Special Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-600.3.md)
- [28 CFR § 600.4 § 600.4 Jurisdiction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-600.4.md)
- [28 CFR § 600.5 § 600.5 Staff.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-600.5.md)
- [28 CFR § 600.6 § 600.6 Powers and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-600.6.md)
- [28 CFR § 600.7 § 600.7 Conduct and accountability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-600.7.md)
- [28 CFR § 600.8 § 600.8 Notification and reports by the Special Counsel.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-600.8.md)
- [28 CFR § 600.9 § 600.9 Notification and reports by the Attorney General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-600.9.md)
- [28 CFR § 600.10 § 600.10 No creation of rights.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-600.10.md)
- [28 CFR § 601.1 § 601.1 Jurisdiction of the Independent Counsel: Iran/Contra.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-601.1.md)
- [28 CFR § 602.1 § 602.1 Independent Counsel: In re Franklyn C. Nofziger.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-602.1.md)
- [28 CFR § 603.1 § 603.1 Jurisdiction of the Independent Counsel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-603.1.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-600.6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.