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Pre-Trial Diversion Program Files

Department of Justice/Executive Office for United States Attorneys

TITLE: Pre-Trial Diversion Program Files

ACRONYM: None

ORIGINATOR:

Department/Agency Name: U.S. Department of Justice
Major Organization Subdivision: United States Attorneys Offices
Minor Organization Subdivision:
Name of Unit: Each USAO
Street Address: See blue pages of local telephone directory.
City:
State:
Zip Code:
Country: United States
Hours of Service: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m
Telephone: See blue pages of local telephone directory.
FAX:
E-mail Address:

ABSTRACT: This system of records permits the USAOs to compile, maintain and track information pertaining to defendants prior to trial.

PURPOSE: This system was established and is maintained as a tool for pursuing a criminal matter through the pretrial stages. It permits efficiency in the day to day prosecutorial proceedings.

ACCESS CONSTRAINTS: The information contained in the records system is both confidential and non-confidential and is located in file cabinets in the USAOs. The file cabinets are maintained in offices locked during nonworking hours and are secured by the Federal Protective Service, United States Postal Service or private building guards.

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 the pretrial stages 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 his/her birth date, place of birth and any other identifying information which may be of assistance in locating the record requested, including the case or matter involved if known. 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 original):

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