US · guidance
Justice Manual § 9-21.940
Special Handling
All documents relating to a protected witness or an individual nominated for protection will be accorded special handling to ensure disclosure on a strict "need to know" basis. All documents should be marked with the security designation "Sensitive Investigative Matter." All court matters discussing a Witness Security Program participant, i.e., prisoner litigation, child custody, etc., must be filed under seal.
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- 2026-09-20
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- jm-2026-09-20
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