9-1.000
DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE
POLICY
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Criminal Division supervises the enforcement of all federal
criminal laws except those that are specifically assigned to other
divisions. However, the scope of the Criminal Division's
jurisdiction is
not limited to criminal matters but extends to civil matters as
well.
The statutes currently administered by the Criminal Division are
set
forth in USAM 9-4.000.
The Criminal Division will provide assistance to a U.S.
Attorney in any matter within the jurisdiction of the Division.
The Division will also attempt to assist a U.S. Attorney in any
matter related to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure or
Speedy Trial Problems. Finally, the Division will serve as a
conduit for a U.S. Attorney to a higher authority within or
without the Department on matters within its jurisdiction.
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