# 5 CFR § 1639.10: Referrals to the Department of Justice

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 1639.10
- **Heading:** Referrals to the Department of Justice
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER VI—FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD > PART 1639—CLAIMS COLLECTION > Subpart A—Administrative Collection, Compromise, Termination, and Referral of Claims

## Text

The Executive Director will refer to the Department of Justice for litigation all claims on which aggressive collection actions have been taken but which could not be collected, compromised, suspended, or terminated. Referrals will be made as early as possible, consistent with aggressive Board collection action, and within the period for bringing a timely suit against the debtor.

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 1639.1 § 1639.1 Authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.1.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.2 § 1639.2 Application of other regulations; scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.2.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.3 § 1639.3 Application to other statutes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.3.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.4 § 1639.4 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.4.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.5 § 1639.5 Use of credit reporting agencies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.5.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.6 § 1639.6 Contracting for collection services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.6.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.7 § 1639.7 Initial notice to debtor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.7.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.8 § 1639.8 Interest, penalty, and administrative costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.8.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.9 § 1639.9 Charges pending waiver or review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.9.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.10 § 1639.10 Referrals to the Department of Justice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.10.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.11 § 1639.11 Cross-servicing agreement with the Department of the Treasury.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.11.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.12 § 1639.12 Deposit of funds collected.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.12.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.13 § 1639.13 Antialienation of funds in Thrift Savings Plan participant accounts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.13.md)
- [5 CFR § 1639.20 § 1639.20 Applicability and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1639.20.md)

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