FOIA Agency Information
General Information
Civil Division
Agency within Department of Justice
"The Civil Division represents the United States in any civil or criminal matter within its scope of responsibility – protecting the United States Treasury, ensuring that the federal government speaks with one voice in its view of the law, preserving the intent of Congress, and advancing the credibility of the government before the courts."
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Where Suits are Filed
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Status
Year
City
Cases filed within:
7 days
30 days
over 30 days
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Click for detail
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Request Backlogs and Processing Times
Most Recent Data, for the Month of
| Track | Pending Cases | Closed Cases |
|---|---|---|
| All | 145 cases average 292 days pending | 46 cases average 139 days to close |
| Simple | 235 cases average 130 days pending | 33 cases average 17 days to close |
| Complex | 142 cases average 311 days pending | 2 cases average 320 days to close |
