ST0965DOJDOJ

ST0965

In addition, the Department, in conjunction with regulatory agencies and other executive branch departments, encourages corporations, as part of their compliance programs, to conduct internal investigations and to disclose their findings to the appropriate authorities.

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In addition, the Department, in conjunction with regulatory agencies and other executive branch departments, encourages corporations, as part of their compliance programs, to conduct internal investigations and to disclose their findings to the appropriate authorities.

Assessed by HEXDI

What HEXDI assesses.

  • M12

    1 — HANDLING VIOLATIONS

    Program has procedures for investigations of suspected violations.

  • M12

    2 — HANDLING VIOLATIONS

    Investigation procedures require and address timely assessment of each report of suspected violation.

  • M12

    3 — HANDLING VIOLATIONS

    Investigation procedures explain how to resolve each report of suspected violation.

  • M12

    4 — HANDLING VIOLATIONS

    Investigation procedures identify the situations in which formal internal investigations are required.

  • M12

    5 — HANDLING VIOLATIONS

    Investigation procedures require that only qualified personnel assess reports and conduct investigations of suspected violations.

  • M12

    6 — HANDLING VIOLATIONS

    Investigation procedures address when to retain outside counsel to investigate suspected violations.

Related

Other DOJ standards.

Source & revisions

First mapped
Jun 8, 2022
Last updated
Aug 11, 2026 (3d ago)
Source
Principles of Federal Prosecution of Business Organizations