Treasury's Playbook for Spotting Criminal Rule-Breakers
Published Date: 7/3/2025
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Summary
This new guidance helps decide when to send possible criminal rule-breakers to the Department of Justice. It affects federal agencies by giving clear steps to avoid over-punishing people for breaking rules. The goal is to be fair, smart, and timely when handling these cases, saving time and money while keeping justice on track.
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Guidance to Limit Overcriminalization Referrals
If a federal agency thinks you broke a rule that could be a crime, this guidance tells the agency how to decide whether to send your case to the Department of Justice. The steps aim to avoid over-punishing people, be fair and timely, and save time and money for agencies and the justice system.
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