Statutes and regulations

Power of a Grand Jury Limited by Its Function

Justice Manual § 9-11.120 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-11.000 - Grand Jury › Justice Manual § 9-11.120

after the fact, 18 U.S.C. § 3, escape from custody, 18 U.S.C. §§ 751, 752, or failure to appear, 18 U.S.C. § 3146, the gran d jury properly may inquire as to the fugitive's whereabouts. … See 18 U.S.C. § 2703.

Applications Filed Without Drawings

MPEP § 601.01(f) · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 0600 - Parts, Form, and Content of Application › MPEP § 601.01(f)

Applications, which are not design applications, filed under 35 U.S.C. 111(a) or (b) on or after December 18, 2013 are entitled to a filing date even if the application does not contain drawings. … For applications filed prior to December 18, 2013, 35 U.S.C. 111(a)(4) and 35 U.S.C. 111(b)(4) each provide, in part, that the “filing date. . . shall be the date on which . . . any required drawing are

Fencing—Prosecution Policy

Justice Manual § 9-61.400 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-61.000 - Crimes Involving Property › Justice Manual § 9-61.400

When preparing indictments against subjects involved in the redistribution of stolen property particular attention should be given to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. §§ 659, 2312, 2313, 2314, 2315, 2321, and … the RICO statute (18 U.S.C. § 1961 et seq. ) where the fence operates through a legitimate business.

Violence Against Women Act

Justice Manual § 9-60.1100 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-60.000 - Protection Of The Individual › Justice Manual § 9-60.1100

Prosecutors are reminded that 18 U.S.C. § 2263 requires that at any detention hearing held pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3142, the "victim shall be given an opportunity to be heard regarding the danger posed … Violations of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), 18 U.S.C. §§ 2261 et seq. , are investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Review of Direct Referral Matters

Justice Manual § 6-4.243 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 6: Tax › 6-4.000 - Criminal Tax Case Procedures › Justice Manual § 6-4.243

This category includes all 26 U.S.C. and 18 U.S.C. offenses involving taxes imposed under Subtitles C, D, and E of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C.), except taxes imposed under Chapter 24 (withholding … This category includes all 18 U.S.C. §§ 286 and 287 charges that arise when a taxpayer files, in a single tax year, two or more returns on which false refunds are claimed.

Grand Jury Investigations—Generally

Justice Manual § 6-4.120 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 6: Tax › 6-4.000 - Criminal Tax Case Procedures › Justice Manual § 6-4.120

Tax Division has delegated to the United States Attorneys’ Offices, however, the authority to approve grand jury investigations of certain false and fictitious claims for tax refunds in violation of 18 … U.S.C. § 286 and 18 U.S.C. § 287 (other than those investigations involving a professional tax return preparer).

Roving Interception

Justice Manual § 9-7.111 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-7.000 - Electronic Surveillance › Justice Manual § 9-7.111

U.S.C. § 2518(11)(b)(ii). … See 18 U.S.C. § 2518(11)(a)(i) and (b)(i). Further guidance on roving interception may be found on ESU's DOJNet site. [revised January 2020] [cited in JM 9-7.100 ]

Remission of Special Assessments

Justice Manual § 9-143.520 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-143.000 - Collection Of Criminal Monetary Impositions › Justice Manual § 9-143.520

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3013, the court shall impose a special assessment on any person convicted of an offense against the United States. … U.S.C. § 3573 at the time of sentencing. 

Introduction

Justice Manual § 9-6.100 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-6.000 - Release And Detention Pending Judicial Proceedings › Justice Manual § 9-6.100

See 18 U.S.C. § 3771(a)(4); Fed. R. Crim. … See 18 U.S.C. § 3771(a)(4); Fed. R. Crim. P. 60(a)(3); see also Attorney General Guidelines for Victim and Witness Assistance . [updated January 2023]

Prosecution Policy on Program Fraud and Bribery——Identifiable and Substantial Federal Interest

Justice Manual § 9-46.110 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-46.000 - Program Fraud And Bribery › Justice Manual § 9-46.110

As a matter of Departmental policy, Federal prosecutors should be prepared to demonstrate that a violation of 18 U.S.C. § 666 affects a substantial and identifiable Federal interest before bringing charges … Consistent with the legislative history, prosecution under 18 U.S.C. § 666 should be limited to cases in which the Federal assistance is given pursuant to a specific statutory scheme that authorizes assistance

Bail Bond Agent Conduct

MT CSI Advisory Memorandum of 2013-01-24 · Montana · Agency guidance

Montana CSI Advisory Memos › Bail Bond Agent Conduct

. § 33-18-102. -510. … Code Ann. § 33-17-1001.

Department of Insurance Procedure Relating to the Federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994

NE Insurance Guidance Document IGD-F1 · Nebraska · Agency guidance

Nebraska DOI Insurance Guidance Documents and Company Bulletins › Department of Insurance Procedure Relating to the Federal Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994

insurance activities unless written consent is granted by the Director of Insurance in accordance with 18 U.S.C §1033. … U.S.C §1033.

Presidential Visit-United States Attorney's Responsibility

Justice Manual § 9-65.402 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-65.000 - Protection Of Government Officials › Justice Manual § 9-65.402

When a Presidential visit is scheduled, the United States Attorney should be alert to indications of plans by individuals or groups which may result in activity in violation of Title 18 U.S.C. § 1752. … Although state and local ordinances differ as to the exact extent of their coverage, conduct proscribed in 18 U.S.C. § 1752 generally is prohibited in some form at the state or local level.

Prior Art; General Level of Operability Required to Make a Prima Facie Case

MPEP § 2121 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › USPTO MPEP › Chapter 2100 - Patentability › MPEP § 2121

There is no basis in the statute ( 35 U.S.C. 102 or 103 ) for discriminating either in favor of or against prior art references on the basis of nationality. … Inc., 468 F.3d 1366, 1383, 81 USPQ2d 1001, 1013 (Fed. Cir. 2006) (citing Rasmusson v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., 413 F.3d 1318, 1326, 75 USPQ2d 1297, 1302 (Fed. Cir. 2005)). See also MPEP § 2122 .

Federal Prosecutions in Which the Death Penalty May be Sought

Justice Manual § 9-10.010 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-10.000 - Capital Crimes › Justice Manual § 9-10.010

Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3598, the provisions of this Chapter do not apply to capital offenses committed by a person subject to the criminal jurisdiction of an Indian tribal government when the capital … offense is predicated solely on Indian country jurisdiction, as defined in Title 18 U.S.C. § 1151, unless the governing body of the Tribe has elected that such provisions apply.

House Bill 1084 – Continuing Education Exemptions Insurance Producers Sixty-Five And Older

MS Insurance Bulletin 2023-4 · Mississippi · Agency guidance

Mississippi Insurance Department Bulletins › House Bill 1084 – Continuing Education Exemptions Insurance Producers Sixty-Five And Older

WEST STREET, SUITE 1001 WOOLFOLK BUILDING JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39201 www.mid.ms.gov MAILING ADDRESS Post Office Box 79 Jackson, Mississippi 39205-0079 TELEPHONE: (601) 359-3569 FAX: (601) 359-2474 … I, ____, am over the age of eighteen (18) years of age. I am fully competent to give this affidavit based upon my personal knowledge and recollection of the matters stated herein. 2.

Consultation Requirements Contained in JM 9-131.000 to 9-139.000

Justice Manual § 9-130.300 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-130.000 - Labor Statutes Generally › Justice Manual § 9-130.300

Consultation with the Criminal Division through the Violent Crime and Racketeering Section's Labor-Management Unit is required prior to initiating criminal prosecution in the following matters: 18 U.S.C … See JM 9-131.030 . 29 U.S.C. § 504—Prohibited Service with Labor Unions and Employer Associations. See JM 9-138.030 . 29 U.S.C. § 1111—Prohibited Service with Employee Benefit Plans.

Report of Violations of Bankruptcy Fraud

Justice Manual § 9-41.010 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-41.000 - Bankruptcy Fraud › Justice Manual § 9-41.010

Section 3057(a) of Title 18, United States Code, requires a judge, receiver or trustee having reasonable grounds for believing that any violation of laws of the United States relating to insolvent debtors … When a matter referred to the USA pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3057(a) by a judge, receiver or trustee is declined, 18 U.S.C. § 3057(b) requires that the USA "report the facts of the case to the Attorney General

Criminal Sanctions Against Illegal Electronic Surveillance

Justice Manual § 9-60.200 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-60.000 - Protection Of The Individual › Justice Manual § 9-60.200

Criminal sanctions for illegal electronic surveillance can be found in 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510 to 2513, 2701, 3121, 2232(c), 2521, 1367, and 47 U.S.C. §§ 605, 553, 502.

Money Laundering

Justice Manual § 9-105.000 · Federal · Agency guidance

Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-105.000 - Money Laundering › Justice Manual § 9-105.000

of: 18 U.S.C volved attorneys’ fees in a criminal or civil case. … U.S.C. § 1956(a)(1)(A)(i); Spending money laundering, 18 U.S.C. § 1957; or Money laundering conspiracy, 18 U.S.C ith MNF to determine whether a merger issue is present: The proposed charging document