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  • Economic Espionage Act of 1996 (18 U.S.C. §§ 1831-1837)—Prosecutive Policy

    Justice Manual § 9-59.100 · Federal · Agency guidance

    Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-59.000 - Economic Espionage › Justice Manual § 9-59.100

    The United States may not file a charge under 18 U.S.C. § 1831 of the Economic Espionage Act (hereinafter the "EEA"), or use a violation under § 1831 of the EEA as a predicate offense under any other law

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  • § 8.13 Return of property pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 983(a)(3)(B).

    28 CFR § 8.13 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 28—Judicial Administration › CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › PART 8—FORFEITURE AUTHORITY FOR CERTAIN STATUTES › Subpart A—Seizure and Forfeiture of Property

    (a) If, under 18 U.S.C. 983(a)(3), the United States is required to return seized property, the U.S.

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  • § 8.13 Return of property pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 983(a)(3)(B).

    28 C.F.R. § 8.13 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

    Title 28 CFR › Chapter I › Part 8 › Subpart A › § 8.13

    (a) If, under 18 U.S.C. 983(a)(3), the United States is required to return seized property, the U.S.

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  • Interference with or Obstruction of the Secret Service—18 U.S.C. § 3056(d)

    Justice Manual § 9-65.500 · Federal · Agency guidance

    Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-65.000 - Protection Of Government Officials › Justice Manual § 9-65.500

    The Secret Service will conduct investigations of alleged violations of 18 U.S.C. § 3056(d) and forward copies of all investigative reports to the United States Attorney and to the Counterterrorism Section … The Counterterrorism Section has supervisory responsibility over 18 U.S.C. § 3056(d). [updated January 2020]

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  • Congressional, Cabinet, and Supreme Court Assassination, Kidnapping, and Assault (18 U.S.C. § 351)

    Justice Manual § 9-65.700 · Federal · Agency guidance

    Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-65.000 - Protection Of Government Officials › Justice Manual § 9-65.700

    Section 351(g) of Title 18, United States Code, assigns investigative jurisdiction over these offenses to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). … The Counterterrorism Section of the National Security Division has supervisory authority over 18 U.S.C. § 351, and should be notified telephonically immediately upon the initiation of an investigation.

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  • Protection of a Member of a Federal Official's Family (18 U.S.C. § 115)

    Justice Manual § 9-65.900 · Federal · Agency guidance

    Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-65.000 - Protection Of Government Officials › Justice Manual § 9-65.900

    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.

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  • Procedures Relating to Expungement of Criminal Records Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3607

    Justice Manual § 9-100.200 · Federal · Agency guidance

    Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-100.000 - The Controlled Substances Act › Justice Manual § 9-100.200

    For procedures relating to the expungement of criminal records pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 3607 (formerly codified at 21 U.S.C. § 844(b)), see JM 3-16.110(C) . [updated March 2001]

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  • § 107.60 Applicants subject to the disability in 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(4).

    28 CFR § 107.60 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 28—Judicial Administration › CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE › PART 107—RELIEF FROM DISABILITIES UNDER THE GUN CONTROL ACT

    (a) Applicants currently subject to the disability in 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(4) are eligible to apply for relief under this part. … (b) The Attorney General has determined that the following circumstances render an applicant subject to the disability in 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(4) presumptively unable to establish to the Attorney General's

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  • Escape from Custody Resulting from Conviction (18 U.S.C. § § 751 and 752)—Prosecution Policy

    Justice Manual § 9-69.502 · Federal · Agency guidance

    Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-69.000 - Protection Of Government Processes › Justice Manual § 9-69.502

    As a result of decisions handed down by the United States Supreme Court, it is clear that warrants are required to enter premises to arrest escapees from federal custody under 18 U.S.C. § 751 in all cases … At that later time, prosecutors may determine that the case does not merit proceeding further and dismiss the complaint, or the escapee may be indicted within thirty or sixty days, 18 U.S.C. § 3161(b),

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  • Destruction of Aircraft and Motor Vehicles and Related Offenses (18 U.S.C. § § 31 - 35)

    Justice Manual § 9-63.200 · Federal · Agency guidance

    Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-63.000 - Protection Of Public Order › Justice Manual § 9-63.200

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) investigates incidents involving possible violations of Chapter 2 of Title 18, United States Code. … The Counterterrorism Section of the National Security Division supervises offenses involving 18 U.S.C. §§ 31-35. [updated January 2020]

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  • Prosecutive Policy for Imparting or Conveying False Information (Bomb Hoax)—18 U.S.C. § 35

    Justice Manual § 9-63.251 · Federal · Agency guidance

    Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-63.000 - Protection Of Public Order › Justice Manual § 9-63.251

    Under 18 U.S.C. § 35(a), willfulness need not be shown and the penalty will be recoverable even if the false report was the result of a poor attempt at humor, irritation or fatigue. … In the interest of uniformity, Departmental policy requires that all civil penalty actions under 18 U.S.C. § 35(a) be brought in the district in which the defendant resides.

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  • Reduction in Term of Imprisonment Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) (Policy Statement)

    U.S.S.G. § 1B1.13 · Federal · Guidelines

    U.S. Sentencing Guidelines › Reduction in Term of Imprisonment Under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) (Policy Statement)

    Interaction with Temporary Release from Custody Under 18 U.S.C. § 3622 (“Furlough”). … would further the purposes of sentencing (18 U.S.C. § 3553(a)(2)), including, among other things, the appropriate use of the sentence modification provisions set forth in 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c).

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  • § 700.563 Statutory restrictions from 18 U.S.C. 207, which are applicable to former Government employees.

    25 C.F.R. § 700.563 (2025) · Federal · Regulations

    Title 25 CFR › Chapter IV › Part 700 › Subpart O › § 700.563

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  • § 700.563 Statutory restrictions from 18 U.S.C. 207, which are applicable to former Government employees.

    25 CFR § 700.563 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 25—Indians › CHAPTER IV—THE OFFICE OF NAVAJO AND HOPI INDIAN RELOCATION › PART 700—COMMISSION OPERATIONS AND RELOCATION PROCEDURES › Subpart O—Employee Responsibility and Conduct

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  • § 73.3999 Enforcement of 18 U.S.C. 1464 (restrictions on the transmission of obscene and indecent material).

    47 CFR § 73.3999 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 47—Telecommunication › CHAPTER I—FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION › SUBCHAPTER C—BROADCAST RADIO SERVICES › PART 73—RADIO BROADCAST SERVICES › Subpart H—Rules Applicable to All Broadcast Stations

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  • Charging Machinegun Offenses Under 18 U.S.C. § 922(o), Instead of Under the National Firearms Act

    Justice Manual § 9-63.516 · Federal · Agency guidance

    Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-63.000 - Protection Of Public Order › Justice Manual § 9-63.516

    Section 922(o) of Title 18 makes it unlawful to transfer or possess a machinegun made after May 19, 1986. … As a result of the enactment of 18 U.S.C. § 922(o), the Secretary of the Treasury no longer will register or accept any tax payments to make or transfer a machinegun made after May 19, 1986.

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  • § 73.3999 Enforcement of 18 U.S.C. 1464 (restrictions on the transmission of obscene and indecent material).

    47 C.F.R. § 73.3999 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

    Title 47 CFR › Chapter I › Part 73 › Subpart H › § 73.3999

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  • Interpretation, Exemptions and Waiver Guidance Concerning 18 U.S.C. 208 (Acts Affecting a Personal Financial Interest)

    60 FR 47208 · Federal · Regulations

    Federal Register › Vol. 60 › Proposed Rules › 60 FR 47208

    Waivers Issued Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. … See 18 U.S.C. 208(d)(1) and proposed Sec. 2640.304.

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  • Protection of Temporary Residences and Offices of the President and Other Secret Service Protectees (18 U.S.C. § 1752)

    Justice Manual § 9-65.400 · Federal · Agency guidance

    Agency Guidance › DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-65.000 - Protection Of Government Officials › Justice Manual § 9-65.400

    The Secret Service will conduct investigations of alleged violations of Title 18 U.S.C. § 1752 and forward copies of all investigative reports to the United States Attorney. 

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  • § 1104.5 Affirmation or declarations under penalty of perjury in accordance with 18 U.S.C. 1621 in lieu of oath.

    49 C.F.R. § 1104.5 (2026) · Federal · Regulations

    Title 49 CFR › Chapter X › Part 1104 › § 1104.5

    Signature (c) Knowing and willful misstatements or omissions of material facts constitute federal criminal violations punishable under 18 U.S.C. 1001. … Additionally, these misstatements are punishable as perjury under 18 U.S.C. 1621. [47 FR 49554, Nov. 1, 1982, as amended at 61 FR 52711, Oct. 8, 1996; 81 FR 8853, Feb. 23, 2016]

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