FOIA Agency Information
General Information
Office of Legislative Affairs
Agency within Department of Justice
Mission statement: "The Department's mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. "
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Where Suits are Filed
Request Backlogs and Processing Times
Most Recent Data, for the Month of
| Track | Pending Cases | Closed Cases |
|---|---|---|
| All | 121 cases average 362 days pending | 7 cases average 342 days to close |
| Track Not Provided | 3 cases average 145 days pending | 0 cases average 0 days to close |
| Simple | 17 cases average 75 days pending | 3 cases average 24 days to close |
| Expedited | 2 cases average 418 days pending | 0 cases average 0 days to close |
| Complex | 64 cases average 568 days pending | 7 cases average 474 days to close |
