US · guidance
Justice Manual § 9-60.1015
Department Approval When Death Penalty is Applicable
In carjacking cases in which the Federal death penalty may be applicable, the United States Attorney is required to follow the procedures set forth at JM 9-10.000. The approval of the Attorney General is necessary to seek the death penalty.
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- 2026-09-20
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- jm-2026-09-20
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