If the appropriate Section of the Division thinks that a given case should be handled as a joint responsibility of the United States Attorney and the Division, the Chief of the Section shall make the assignment initially with a written description of the expected division of work and responsibility for the case. In the event the United States Attorney involved is not satisfied with the assignment, he/she shall consult with the appropriate Section Chief to resolve the assignment and/or division of responsibility. Any remaining differences will be resolved by the Assistant Attorney General of the Division. At least nine months before trial, a firm understanding will be reached between the Division and the United States Attorney on trial responsibility. Either the Division or the United States Attorney may request a change in the assignment at any time. The Division will periodically review all joint responsibility assignments with the objective that where Division assistance is no longer required the case may be assigned to the United States Attorney under JM 5-1.323.

[cited in JM 5-1.300; JM 5-1.322; JM 5-1.323; JM 5-15.322]

[Updated April 2018]