§ 597. Relationship with Department of Justice
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(a)Suspension of Other Investigations and Proceedings.— Whenever a matter is in the prosecutorial jurisdiction of an independent counsel or has been accepted by an independent counsel under section 594(e), the Department of Justice, the Attorney General, and all other officers and employees of the Department of Justice shall suspend all investigations and proceedings regarding such matter, except to the extent required by section 594(d)(1), and except insofar as such independent counsel agrees in writing that such investigation or proceedings may be continued by the Department of Justice.
(b)Presentation as Amicus Curiae Permitted.— Nothing in this chapter shall prevent the Attorney General or the Solicitor General from making a presentation as amicus curiae to any court as to issues of law raised by any case or proceeding in which an independent counsel participates in an official capacity or any appeal of such a case or proceeding.
(Added Pub. L. 95–521, title VI, § 601(a), Oct. 26, 1978, 92 Stat. 1872; amended Pub. L. 97–409, § 2(a)(1)(A), Jan. 3, 1983, 96 Stat. 2039; Pub. L. 100–191, § 2, Dec. 15, 1987, 101 Stat. 1306.)
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- Public Law 726to provide for the exercise of sole and exclusive jurisdiction by the United States over the Hawaii National Park in the Territory of Hawaii, and for other purposes”, approved April 19, 1930. 1938-06-25 684 Chapter 52 Stat. 1164 75 3 United States Government Publishing Office text/xml EN Pursuant to
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- Public Law 100–191To amend title 28, United States Code, with respect to the appointment of independent counsel
- Public Law 95–521To establish certain Federal agencies, effect certain reorganizations of the Federal Government, to implement certain reforms in the operation of the Federal Government and to preserve and promote the integrity of public officials and institutions, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 95–521, title VI, § 601(a)
- 92 Stat. 1872
- Pub. L. 97–409, § 2(a)(1)(A)
- 96 Stat. 2039
- Pub. L. 100–191, § 2
- 101 Stat. 1306
- Pub. L. 100–191
- section 6 of Pub. L. 100–191
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§ 597
Relationship with Department of Justice
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 95–521, title VI, § 601(a)
Stat.92 Stat. 1872
Pub. L.Pub. L. 97–409, § 2(a)(1)(A)
Stat.96 Stat. 2039
Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–191, § 2
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