US · guidance
Justice Manual § 1-7.510
Disclosure of Information Concerning Person's Prior Criminal Record
During an investigation or before trial, DOJ personnel generally may not provide to the media any information concerning a person’s prior criminal record. When a prior conviction is an element of the current charge, such as in the case of a felon in possession of a firearm, DOJ personnel may confirm the identity of the defendant and the general nature of the prior charge if such information is part of the public record in the case.
History
[updated April 2018]
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- justice.gov
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- 2026-09-20
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- jm-2026-09-20
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