25 USC 305d - Criminal proceedings; civil actions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 305d.

Criminal proceedings; civil actions

(a)

Definition of Federal law enforcement officer

(b)

Authority to conduct investigations

(c)

Criminal proceedings

(1)

Investigation

(A)

In general

(B)

Referral not required

(2)

Findings

The findings of an investigation of an alleged violation of section 1159 of title 18 by any Federal department or agency under paragraph (1)(A) shall be submitted, as appropriate, to—

(A)

a Federal or State prosecuting authority; or

(B)

the Board.

(3)

Recommendations

On receiving the findings of an investigation under paragraph (2), the Board may—

(A)

recommend to the Attorney General that criminal proceedings be initiated under section 1159 of title 18; and

(B)

provide such support to the Attorney General relating to the criminal proceedings as the Attorney General determines to be appropriate.

(d)

Civil actions

(Aug. 27, 1935, ch. 748, § 5, as added Pub. L. 101–644, title I, § 103, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4662; amended Pub. L. 111–211, title I, § 102(a), July 29, 2010, 124 Stat. 2258.)

cite as: 25 USC 305d