US · guidance
Justice Manual § 5-12.530
Litigation Procedures; Draft Complaints
Referral packages from the environmental agencies may include draft complaints. The United States Attorney is not bound by the form of such a draft complaint, but a well-drafted complaint can be helpful in expediting the initiation of an action. Whether an agency draft is used or a new draft is generated, once a complaint has been approved by the approving official, it may not be altered prior to filing without the express approval of the official.
History
[updated April 2018]
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- 2026-09-20
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- jm-2026-09-20
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