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Office of Legal Policy

Policy Initiatives

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Functions
The major functions of the Office of Legal Policy are to:
  • Assist the President and the Attorney General in filling all Article III and certain Article I judicial vacancies.

  • Assure policy consistency and coordination of Departmental initiatives, briefing materials and policy statements.

  • Conduct policy reviews of legislation and other proposals and support and coordinate Departmental efforts to advance the Administration's legislative and policy agenda.

  • Develop strategies and programs to implement legislative, programmatic and policy initiatives.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Track and coordinate Departmental implementation of statutory responsibilities and reporting requirements.



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