US · guidance
Justice Manual § 9-44.203
Factors to Consider Prior to Issuance of Authorized Investigative Demands
The following factors should be considered prior to the issuance of an authorized investigative demand:
Whether the background of the criminal investigation for which the records are being subpoenaed relates to any act or activity involving a Federal health care offense (as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 24(a)) as required by 18 U.S.C. § 3486.
Whether appropriate consideration has been given to the manner in which to enforce the investigative demand in the event of noncompliance.
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