Program Category


Official Corruption
Criminal prosecution of public officials for misconduct in, or misuse of, office, including attempts by private citizens to bribe or otherwise corrupt officials.
011 Federal Corruption - procurement
Corruption of any federal official or employee relating to the procurement of goods and services (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 201, 203, 371, 872, 1001, 1962 and other statutes). (All such cases are national priorities (N).)
012 Federal corruption - program
Corruption of any federal official or employee relating to federal programs, including grants, loans, subsidies, employment and other benefit programs (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 201, 286, 287, 371, 641, 648, 1001, 1962, as well as program-specific statues). (All such cases are national priorities (N).)
013 Federal corruption - law enforcement
Corruption of any official or employee relating to law enforcement, including investigators, prosecutors, judges, court officials, prison officials (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 201, 872, 1001, 1503, 1505, 1621, 1962 and others). (All such cases are national priorities (N).)
014 Federal corruption - other
Corruption of any federal official or employee not covered by program categories 011, 012 or 013. (All such cases are national priorities (N).)
015 State corruption
Corruption of any state government official or employee (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C.1511, 1951, 1962 and others). (All such cases involving governors, legislators, department or agency heads, court officials, law enforcement officials at policymaking or managerial levels, or their staffs are national priorities (N).)
016 Local corruption
Corruption of any local government official or employee (may involve the same statutes listed in the state corruption category). (All such cases involving mayors, city council members or equivalents, city managers or equivalents, department or agency heads, court officials, law enforcement officials at policymaking or managerial levels, or their staffs are national priorities (N).)
01Z Other Official Corruption
Use code 01Z ONLY if one of the specific codes does not apply.

 

 

Organized Crime

020 Organized Crime - Traditional Organizations
Violations of statutes relating to gambling, extortion, alcoholic beverages, infiltration of legitimate business by organized criminal elements, and related offenses involving organized crime (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 371, 664, 1084, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1962 and similar statutes).
021 Organized Crime - Emerging Organizations
Violations of statutes relating to gambling, extortion, alcoholic beverages, infiltration of legitimate business by members of street, ethinc, or biker gangs and related offenses (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 371, 664, 1084, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1959, 1962 and similar statues.) (Added by Fiscal 1995)

 

 

White Collar Crime/Fraud
Criminal prosecutions of various nonviolent crimes involving deceit, concealment, subterfuge and other fraudulent activity.

031 Federal Procurement Fraud
Fraud against the government relating to the procurement of goods and services, not involving corruption of government officials (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 371, 1001, 1341, 1343 and other statutes). (Cases/matters involving $25,000 or more in aggregate losses are national priorities (N).)
032 Federal Program Fraud
Fraud against the government relating to the administration of government programs, not involving corruption of government officials (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 371, 1001, 1341, 1343 and various program-specific statutes). (Cases/matters involving $25,000 or more in losses are National Priorities).
033 Tax Fraud
Fraud against the government involving tax evasion, non- reporting of income, etc. (may involve violations of 26 U.S.C. 7201, 7203, 7206 and related statutes). All such cases authorized for prosecution by the Tax Division, USDOJ, are national priorities (N).
034 Arson for Profit
Fraud against insurance companies and others involving the willful destruction of property by fire, explosives or incendiary devices (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 81, 1341, 1343, 1962 and related statutes). (All such cases involving $250,000 or more in aggregate losses or two or more incidents perpetrated by the same person or persons are national priorities (N).) (Discontinued 9/95)
035 Other Insurance Fraud
Fraud involving insurance, other than arson for profit (Program Category 034) and certain health care fraud (Program Category 03G). (May involve violations of 18 U.S.C.1341, 1343, 1962 and related statutes). (All schemes which result in a loss to the state, company, policyholders, a multiple employer trust (MET) or a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) of more than $100,000 and all insurance-related corruption are national priorities). (Discontinued 9/95)
03H Fraud Against Insurance Providers
Fraud involving insurance, other than Health Care Fraud (03G) or fraud involving multiple employer welfare arrangements (MEWA) (03K), which is directed against an insurance provider by outsiders, including arson for profit. (All such cases involving a loss to the state, company, or policy holders of more than $100,000, and all cases of arson for profit involving $250,000 or more in aggregate losses or two or more incidents perpetrated by the same person or persons are National Priority (N).) (Added by Fiscal 1995)
03J Insider Fraud Against Insurance Providers
Fraud involving insurance, other than Health Care Fraud (03G) or fraud involving Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWA) (03K), which is directed against an insurance provider by an employee, officer, or member of the board of directors. (All such cases are National Priority (N).) (Added by Fiscal 1995)
03K MEWA/MET (Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements and Multiple Employer Trust) Fraud
Fraud involving a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement or Multiple Employer Trust. (All such cases involvng a loss to a Multiple Employer Trust (MET) or a multiple employer welfare arrangement (MEWA) of more than $100,000 are National Priority (N).) (Added by Fiscal 1995)
036 Financial Institution Fraud
Fraud and embezzlement, including through the use of credit cards and credit card inforation, in which banks, savings and loan associationsm credit unions and similar financial institutions are the victims (see 039 for other kinds of credit card fraud) (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 371, 656, 657, 1005, 1006, 1029, 1341, 1343, and 1344).
037 Bankruptcy Fraud
Fraud against creditors, concealment of assets, and other illegal acts related to bankruptcy and bankruptcy proceedings (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 152, 153, 1341, 1343, 1962 and related statues). (All such cases involving $100,000 or more in aggregate losses are national prioritites (N).)
038 Advance Fee Schemes
Fraud against businesses or individuals involving the payment of a fee in advance for goods, services or other things of value (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 1341, 1353, 1962 and related statutes). (All such cases involving $100,000 or more in aggregate losses or 10 or more victims are national prioritites (N).)
039 Other Fraud Against Businesses
Fraud against business institutions not described in program categories 034, 035, 036, 037 or 038 (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 1341, 1343,1962 and related statues). (All such cases involving $100,000 or more in aggregate losses are national priorities (N).)
03A Consumer Fraud
Fraud against consumers in connection with the purchase or sale of goods and services (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 1341, 1343, 1962 and related statues). (All such cases involving $100,000 or more in aggregate losses or 25 or more vicitims are national priorities (N).)
03B Securities Fraud
Fraud committed in connection with the purchase and sale of securities (may involve violations of 15 U.S.C. 77a et seq., 78a et seq., or 18 U.S.C. 1341, 1343, and 1962 and related statutes). (All such cases involving $100,000 or more in aggregate losses are national priorities (N).)
03C Commodities Fraud
Fraud committed in connection with the purchase and sale of commodities (e.g.., gold, silver, wheat, petroleum, beef) or futures contracts, deferred delivery contracts, etc., for such commodities (may involve violations of 15 U.S.C. 714M or 18 U.S.C. 1341, 1343, 1962 and related statutes). (All such cases involving $100,000 or more in aggregate losses are national priorities (N).)
03D Other Investment Fraud
Fraud in connection with the purchase and sale of goods, services or other things of value for investment purposes (e.g., land, other property) not described in program categories 03B or 03C). (All such cases involving $100,000 or more in aggregate losses are national priorities (N).)
03E Antitrust Violations
See antitrust violations below.
03F Computer Fraud
Fraud involving violations of 18 U.S.C. 1030 or 2701 et. seq., computer "bulletin boards" and other schemes in which a computer is the target of the offense, including when charged as violations of 18 U.S.C. 1343, 2314, or 2319 e.g., computer viruses or where the defendant's goal was to obtain information or property from a computer or to attack a telecommunications system or data network. (All such cases are national priorities.)
03G Health Care Fraud
Fraud against Medicare, Medicaid, other government or private health insurers/providers, false billings associated with drug diversion, fraud involving the rendering of inappropriate/unnecessary medical care. If a MET or MEWA is involved, report as Program Category 035 (Other Insurance Fraud). (All such cases involving kickbacks or bribes and other cases involving $25,000 or more in aggregate losses are National Priorities.)
03S Telemarketing Fraud
LIONS only. (Added 8/96)
03Z Other White Collar Crime/Fraud
Use 03Z ONLY if one of the specific codes does not apply.

 

 

Antitrust Violations (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under White Collar Crime)
Criminal violations of federal antitrust law (may involve violations of 15 U.S.C. 1, 2, 13, 14, 18, 20 and related statutes). (All such cases involving $1,000,000 or more in commerce and either pricefixing or collusive activities affecting public work projects or public service contracts are National Priorities (N).)

03M Antitrust Violations - Airlines (Added by Fiscal 1995)
03N Antitrust Violations - Banking (Added by Fiscal 1995)
03P Antitrust Violations - Defense Procurement (Added by Fiscal 1995)
03Q Antitrust Violations - Extraterritorial Application (Added by Fiscal 1995)
03R Antitrust Violations - Finance Markets, Other than Banking (Added by Fiscal 1995)
03E Antitrust Violations - Other (Use 03E only if specific codes do not apply)

 

 

Drug Dealing and Possession
040 Drug Dealing
Major controlled violations involving narcotics trafficking, such as 21 U.S.C. 841, 845, 846, and 848 and the 900 series related to smuggling. (National Priority (N).)
045 Drug Possesion
Violations involving personal possession or use; 21 U.S.C. 844.
047 OCDETF
Cases assigned exclusively to the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (formerly Narcotics Task Force). (National Priority (N).)

 

 

Civil Rights Prosecution

050 Civil Rights Act of 1968
Violations of 18 U.S.C. 241, 242.
05D Civil Rights - Law Enforcement
Violations of 18 U.S.C 241, 242; Civil Rights Act of 1968, where the subject is a law enforcement official. (Added by Fiscal 1995)
05E Civil Rights - Slavery/Involuntary Servitude
Violations of 18 U.S.C. 1581 (peonage), 1583 (enticement into slavery) and 1584 (involuntary servitude). (Added by Fiscal 1995)
05F Civil Rights - Racial Violence
Includes hate crimes. (Added by Fiscal 1995)
05G Civil Rights - Access to Clinic Entrances
(18 U.S.C. 248) (Added by Fiscal 1995)

 

 

Armed Career Criminal Act (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Weapons) (Discontinued 9/95)

052 In 1984 Congress passed the Armed Career Criminal Act which amends 18 U.S.C. 1202(a) Appendix, by providing a mandatory 15 year sentence for persons with three prior convictions who traffic in weapons. (All such cases involving 18A U.S.C. 1202 are national prioritites (N).)

 

 

Operation Triggerlock

053 Prosecutions for which a mandatory sentence of at least 15 years is requested under 18 U.S.C. 924 (E). (All such cases are national priorities (N).) (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Weapons)
054 All other Operation Triggerlock Prosecutions for which sentencing under 18 U.S.C. 924 (E) is not requested. (All such cases are national priorities (N).) (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Weapons)
05A Project Triggerlock Prosecutions (OCDETF) for which a mandatory sentence of at least 15 years is requested under 18 U.S.C. 924 (E). These cases would otherwise be classified as Program Category 047. (All such cases are national priorities (N).) (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Drugs)
05B Project Triggerlock Prosecutions (OCDETF) for which sentencing under 18 U.S.C. 924 (E) is not requested. These cases would otherwise be classified as Program Category 047. (All such cases are national priorities (N).) (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Drugs)

 

 

Immigration

055 Violations of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
057 Operation Alliance (Discontinued 4/93)
This code is valide only in Arizona, California Central, California Southern, Texas Southern, Texas Western and New Mexico.

 

 

Crimes Against Government Property(In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others)

056 Crimes Against Government Property
LIONS only (Added 8/96)

 

 

Government Regulatory Offenses
Criminal violations of federal statutes and regulations providing for the regulation of private activity.

061 Counterfeiting of U.S. Currency or Securitites
Counterfeiting of federal currency, securities or other financial obligations (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 371, 471, 472, 473, 474, 1341, 1962 and related statutes). (All such cases are national priorities (N).)
062 Customs Violations - Duty
Violations of customs regulations relating to the payment of duty (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 541, 542, 543, 1001 and related statutes). (All such cases involving $25,000 or more in tax revenue losses in one transaction or $50,000 or more in tax revenue losses in multiple transactions are national priorities (N).)
063 Customs Violations - Currency
Violations of customs regulations relating to the importation or exportation of U.S. currency or monetary instruments (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 1001, 31 U.S.C. 1059, 1101 and related statutes). (All such cases involving $25,000 or more in currency in one transaction, or $50,000 or more in currency in multiple transactions are national priorities (N).)
06F Money/Laundering/Structuring (Narcotics)
Violations of 18 U.S.C. 1956-1957 where the proceeds are from narcotics-related activities. (Added by Fiscal 1995)
06G Money/Laundering/Structuring (Other)
Violations of 18 U.S.C. 1956-1957 where the proceeds are from non-narcotics-related activities. (Added by Fiscal 199 5)
064 Energy Pricing and Related Fraud
Criminal violations of statutes and regulations relating to the sale, distribution and pricing of federally regulated energy sources (e.g., petroleum, natural gas, electricity (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 371, 1001, 1341 and related statutes)). (All such cases involving $500,000 or more in costs fraudulently reported or prices illegally charged for energy products are national priorities (N).)
066 Health and Safety Violations - Employees
Criminal violations of federal health and safety regulations affecting the work place and employees (includes violations of 29 U.S.C. 662 (OSHA) and 30 U.S.C. 819 (Mine Safety)). (All such cases involving life-endangering violations, i.e., business practices and other acts or products that are likely or may be reasonably forseen to cause death or serious bodily injury to human beings, are national priorities (N).)
067 Health and Safety Violations - General Public
Criminal violations of federal health and safety regulations affecting the general public and individual citizens (including violations of 15 U.S.C. 2070 (Consumer Product Safety) 15 U.S.C. 1265 (Hazardous Substances), 42 U.S.C. 2272 (Nuclear Energy) 21 U.S.C. 333 (Food and Drugs), 7 U.S.C. 136e (Insecticide, Fungicide) and related statutes). (All such cases involving life-endangering violations (i.e., business practices and other acts or products that are likely to cause death or serious bodily injury to human beings) are national priorities (N).) (Discontinued 9/95)
068 Illegal Discharge of Toxic, Hazardous, or Carcinogenic Waste
Criminal violations of statutes and regulations relating to toxic, hazardous, or carcinogenic substances (includes violations of 42 U.S.C. 7413 (Clean Air), 42 U.S.C. 1319 (Water Pollution), 15 U.S.C. 2615 (Toxic Substances), 42 U.S.C. 6928 (Resource Conservation)). (All such cases are national priorities (N).) (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Environment)(Discontinued 9/95)
069 Copyright violations
Violations of statutes relating to copyrighted material, including motion pictures, sound recording and similar items (may involve violations of 17 U.S.C. 506, 18 U.S.C. 1951, 1952, 1962, 2314 and related statutes). (All such cases involving manufacturers or distributors and distribution in three or more states or countries and $500,000 or more in aggregate losses are national priorities (N).)
06A Trafficking in contraband cigarettes
Interstate smuggling of contraband cigarettes (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 1951, 1962, 2314, 2343 and related statutes). (All such cases involving $100,000 or more in aggregate tax revenue losses are national priorities (N).)
06B Wildlife Protection
Violations of criminal statutes and regulations relating to fish, birds and other wildlife, including violations of Endangered Species Act, Lacey Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, Airborne Hunting Act,Black Bass Act, Migratory Bird Act, Wild Horse and Wild Burros Act, the Magnussan Act, and the Bald and Golder Eagle Act, as well as violations relating to wildlife smuggling. (Added by Fiscal 1995)(In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Environment)
06C Marine Resources
Including criminal violations under the Coastal Zone Management; Marine Protection Research; Sancturaries; Abandoned Shipwrecks; and the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act. Also includes violations involving the Army Corps of Engineers navigable waters. (Added by Fiscal 1995) (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Environment)
06D Energy Violations
Criminal violations involving Nuclear Waste issues. (Added by Fiscal 1995)
06E Environmental Crime
Criminal violations of environmental statutes, such as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); Clean Air Act (CAA); Clean Water Act (CWA); Superfund (ERCLA); Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide (FIRRA); Harbors; and the Toxic Substance Control Acts (TSCA), as well as issues concerning oil pollution. (Added by Fiscal 1995)(In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Environment)
06Z Other Government Regulatory Offenses
Use code 06Z ONLY if one of the specific codes does not apply.

 

 

Indian Offenses (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others)

065 Offenses by or against Native Americans
In Native American country for which the U.S. has jurisdiction.

 

 

Internal Security Offenses

070 Matters Relating to the Nation's Internal Security
Including the prosecution of cases involving treason, espionage, sedition, sabotage, and violations of the Neutrality Act, Trading with the Enemy, Munitions Control and Fishery Conservation and Management Acts. Also the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 and Military Selective Service Act.

 

 

International Terrorism

071 All cases which involve federal offenses relating to international terrorism incidents which impact on United States interests. Cases include, but are not limited to, those brought under 18 U.S.C. 32, 112, 831, 878, 1116, 1202 (a) (4), 1203, 1651-1661 and 22 U.S.C. 2708, 2778, and 49 U.S.C. App. 1472 (i). (Added by Fiscal 1995)

 

 

Domestic Terrorism

072 Domestic Terrorism
Involves cases where the conduct constituting a potential violation of federal criminal law, which was undertaken by an individual or group seeking to further political or social goals wholly or in part through activities that involve force or violence or threats of force or violence. (All such cases are national Priority (N).) USE ONLY IF MORE SPECIFIC CODE DOES NOT APPLY. (Added 9/95)

 

 

Offenses Involving the Administration of Justice (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others)

074 Offenses Involving the Administration of Justice
LIONS only (Added 8/96)

 

 

Interstate Theft (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others )

075 Theft of Property
In interstate transportation (18 U.S.C. 659, 2117) or interstate transportation of stolen property ( 19 U.S.C. 2314, etc.) excluding motor vehicles.

 

 

Labor Management Offenses (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others)
Criminal violations relating to labor management relations, internal operations of labor unions, and similar matters.

08A Union Official Corruptions - Pension Benefit Funds
Embezzlement, conversion and other minuse of union pension, welfare, and other benefit funds (may involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 664, 1954 and 1962, 29 U.S.C. 186, 501c and related statutes). (All such cases involving $25,000 or more in the aggregate are national priorities (N).)
08B Union Official Corruption - Bribery Kickbacks
Bribery of, or extortion by, union officials or similar corrupt acts (may involve violation of 18 U.S.C. 664, 1954 and 1962, 20 U.S.C. 186, 501c and related statutes). (All such cases involving $5,000 or more in the aggregate are national priorities (N).)
08C Labor Racketeering - Use of Union Power for Personal Benefit
Including extortion of businesses, labor/management sweetheart deals and related acts (may involve violation of 18 U.S.C. 664, 1951, 1962, 29 U.S.C. 186, 501c and related statutes). (All such cases are national prioritites (N).)
08Z Other Labor/Management Offenses
Use code 08Z ONLY if one of the specific codes does not apply.

 

 

Fugitive Crimes (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others )

081 Violations involving escape (Chapter 35 of Title 18 USC), concealing and flight (Chapter 49 of Title 18, USC), and failure to appear (e.g., 18 USC 3146), but only if one of these violations is the basis for opening a new case.
(LIONS only) (Added 8/96)

 

 

Postal Service Crimes(In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others )

082 Violations Relating to the Postal Service
Including theft of mail (18 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.). Does not include mail fraud under 18 U.S.C. 1341; public corruption under program categories 011-014; or pornography/obscenity under program categories 087 or 089.

 

 

Bank Robbery(In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others )

083 May Involve Violations of 18 U.S.C. 2113.

 

 

Assimilated Crimes(In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others )

084 Violations of State Laws Adopted for an Area within Special Federal Jurisdiction
(Such as some military posts.) (See 18 U.S.C. 0007, 0013; does not include Native American Offenses assimilated under 18 U.S.C. 1152-1153 (065).) Also violations of federal crimes which are the equivalent of state crimes but are enacted for the "special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States" (e.g., 18 U.S.C. 0661).

 

 

Election Fraud(In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others)

085 Violations Relating to Elections and Polticial Activity
(Chapter 29 Title 18, United States Code; may also include 18 U.S.C. 371, 911 and 1341-1343.) (Added by Fiscal 1995)

 

 

Motor Vehicle Theft (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others)

086 May involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 2312, 2313, etc.

 

 

Theft of Government Property (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others)

088 May Involve Violations of 18 U.S.C. 641, et seq.,
Excluding white collar crime offenses that belong in the 031-03Z categories.

 

 

Pornography/Obscenity (In the summary program list available on TRAC Express, classified by TRAC under Others)

087 Pornography - Child
May involve violations of the Child Protection Act of 1984, 18 U.S.C. 2251-2256, and related charges. (Added by Fiscal 1995)
089 Obscenity
May involve violations of 18 U.S.C. 1461-1465 (obscenity) or 47 U.S.C. 223 (obscene or indecent telephone calls.) (Added by Fiscal 1995)

 

 

Other Criminal Prosecutions

090 Include in this category everything which does not fall into one of the above categories.


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