United States Code
USC most recently checked for updates: Jun 09, 2025
§ 5566.
Referrals for criminal proceedings
If the Bureau obtains evidence that any person, domestic or foreign, has engaged in conduct that may constitute a violation of Federal criminal law, the Bureau shall transmit such evidence to the Attorney General of the United States, who may institute criminal proceedings under appropriate law. Nothing in this section affects any other authority of the Bureau to disclose information.
cite as: 12 USC 5566