§4206 Rights of Declarants; Notifications; Government Accountability

Summary

People who file a declaration that follows the rules in sections 4201–4204 must get certain written notices from the Attorney General. If the Attorney General decides the declaration’s information will not be used in a civil or criminal case, the Attorney General must tell the declarant in writing and give a short reason. If the United States wins a judgment, order, or settlement based on a valid declaration, the Attorney General must tell the declarant in writing and state the amount the declarant is owed under section 4205(c) or (d) and give a brief reason for that amount. If the Attorney General has not sent the notice above or an invalidity notice under section 4204 within the time limits below, the Attorney General must tell the declarant in writing whether an investigation or case is pending that addresses the claims or whether the claims have not yet been addressed. For declarations filed no more than 3 years after November 29, 1990, that notice must be sent within 3 years of filing. For declarations filed more than 3 years after November 29, 1990, it must be sent within 1 year of filing, but the Attorney General may extend that by 90 days in writing if more time is needed. All notices must be kept confidential by the declarant in the same way and under the same penalties as the declaration under section 4203.