U.S. Department
of Justice
Functions
The major functions of the Office of Legal Policy are to:
- Develop strategies and programs to implement legislative, programmatic and policy initiatives.
- Serve as a liaison to the Executive Office of the President and other agencies on policy matters.
- Conduct policy reviews of legislation and other proposals and support and coordinate Departmental efforts to advance the Administration's legislative and policy agenda.
- Provide support and policy expertise in conjunction with other components to implement effectively major Departmental and Administration initiatives in the criminal and civil justice areas.
- Assist the President and the Attorney General in filling all Article III and certain Article I judicial vacancies.
- Coordinate regulatory development and the review of all proposed and final rules developed by all Department components.
- Serve as liaison to OMB and other agencies on regulatory matters.
- Track and coordinate Departmental implementation of statutory responsibilities and reporting requirements.
Updated March 6, 2024