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U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia, Superior Court Operations and Criminal Files

Department of Justice/Executive Office for United States Attorneys

TITLE: U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia, Superior Court Operations, Criminal Files, including but not limited to the following subsystems:

(a) Criminal File Folder (USA-S1);
(b) Criminal File Folder (USA-33);
(c) Criminal Docket Card (USA-T7); and
(d) Index.

ACRONYM: None

ORIGINATOR:

Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice Major
Organization Subdivision: U.S. Attorney's Office for the
District of Columbia
Minor Organization Subdivision:
Name of Unit:
Street Address: Judiciary Center Bldg., 555 4th Street, NW
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip Code: 20001
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Telephone: (202) 514-7566
FAX: (202) 307-3569
E-mail Address:

ABSTRACT: This system of records and its component subsystems permits the USAO for the District of Columbia to maintain, compile and track criminal case files and case materials from the pre-trial stage through the final appellate stage.

PURPOSE: This system was established and is maintained as a tool for pursuing a criminal matter through the completion of the appellate process. It permits uniformity and efficiency in the day to day prosecutorial proceedings.

ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: The information contained in the records system is both classified and unclassified and is safeguarded and protected by being stored in file rooms which are staffed with personnel during working hours and are otherwise locked at all times. The buildings in which the file rooms are located are guarded by the Federal Protective Service twenty four hours a day with roving patrols after working hours. The files checked out to attorneys are maintained in locked offices after working hours.

AGENCY PROGRAM: The USAOs are charged with the enforcement of United States law both civil and criminal in conjunction with the Department of Justice. Compilation, maintenance and tracking of criminal case files through completion of the appeals process serves as a valuable organizational tool in pursuing the law enforcement goals of the United States government.

SOURCES OF DATA: The information contained in this system includes investigative reports of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, witness information, grand jury transcripts, court transcripts, memoranda and reports from the court, and attorney work product of AUSAs assigned to the cases.

RESPONSIBLE OFFICE FOR DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION(if different from originator):

Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice
Major Organization Subdivision: United States Attorneys Offices
Minor Organization Subdivision: Executive Office for United
States Attorneys
Name of Unit: Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Staff
Street Address: 600 E Street, NW, Room 7100
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip Code: 20530-0001
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Telephone: (202) 616-6757
FAX: (202) 616-6478
E-mail Address: none

ORDER PROCESS: To the extent that portions of this system are not exempt from disclosure the request for information must be writing with the envelope and the letter clearly marked "Privacy Access Request." The requester must provide the general subject matter of the document or its file number and a current return address. All requests should be directed to the Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Staff, EOUSA, 600 E Street, NW, Room 7100, Washington, D.C. 20530.

OFFICE TO CONTACT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION (if different from originator):

Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice
Major Organization Subdivision: United States Attorneys Offices
Minor Organization Subdivision: Executive Office for United
States Attorneys
Name of Unit: Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act Staff
Street Address: 600 E Street, NW, Room 7100
City: Washington
State: DC
Zip Code: 20530-0001
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Telephone: (202) 616-6757
FAX: (202) 616-6478
E-mail Address: none

Updated December 8, 2020