Civil Division (Department of Justice)

Civil Division (Department of Justice) Type: Government Parent organization: Department of Justice Employees: Approximately 1,200 (including attorneys and support staff) Executive: Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton (as of last available data) Budget: Part of the DOJ's overall budget; specifics for the Civil Division not publicly detailed Address: 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001, USA Website: https://www.justice.gov/civil Creation Legislation: Act to establish the Department of Justice of 1870 Wikipedia: Civil Division (Department of Justice)

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Mission The Civil Division of the U.S. Department of Justice represents the United States, its departments, agencies, members of Congress, and federal employees in civil litigation, aiming to protect federal interests, ensure lawful governmental action, and recover funds lost to fraud or default.

Services Legal representation; Litigation; Policy advice

Regulations

The Civil Division represents the United States in civil litigation, defending federal programs, policies, and actions against legal challenges. It also proactively pursues cases to recover money for the Treasury, enforce consumer protection laws, and implement special compensation programs.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of the Civil Division is to handle civil cases on behalf of the United States, ensuring the protection of public funds, the enforcement of federal laws, and the integrity of government actions. It seeks to maintain the rule of law, uphold congressional intent, and safeguard the credibility of the government in judicial proceedings.

Parent organization

• U.S. Department of Justice - The Civil Division operates under the DOJ, directly reporting to the Attorney General.

Legislation

The Civil Division was established with the Department of Justice in 1870 by an Act of Congress, but its current scope and structure have evolved through various legislative and administrative reforms.

Partners

• The Division collaborates with numerous federal agencies for legal representation but does not list specific partners in the provided references.

Number of employees

The Civil Division employs around 1,200 people, including attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.

Organization structure

• Office of the Assistant Attorney General oversees the Division.
• Appellate Staff handles appeals.
• Commercial Litigation Branch manages contract and commercial disputes.
• Consumer Protection Branch focuses on consumer rights and health.
• Federal Programs Branch defends federal programs and policies.
• Office of Immigration Litigation deals with immigration-related cases.
• Torts Branch handles liability claims against the government.
• Office of Management Programs supports administrative functions.

List of programs

• False Claims Act enforcement
• National Childhood Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
• Radiation Exposure Compensation Program

Last total enacted budget

The budget for the Civil Division is part of the larger DOJ budget; specific figures are not publicly detailed.

Leader

The head of the organization holds the title of Assistant Attorney General, currently Brian M. Boynton.

Services provided

The Civil Division provides legal representation for the United States in civil matters, including defending against lawsuits, recovering funds through litigation, offering policy advice, and managing special compensation programs. It plays a critical role in ensuring that the government's actions are lawful and in the public's interest.

Regulations overseen

The Division does not oversee regulations but enforces them through litigation; it ensures compliance with laws by representing the government in court.

Headquarters address

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530-0001, USA

Website

https://www.justice.gov/civil

Wikipedia article

wikipedia:United States Department of Justice Civil Division