Civil Investigative Demand
/ˈsɪvəl ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪv dɪˈmænd/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal request issued by a government agency requiring a person or entity to produce documents, answer questions, or provide information pertinent to a civil investigation.
The agency issued a civil investigative demand to obtain records relevant to the ongoing antitrust investigation.
Forms
- civil investigative demand
- civil investigative demands
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Commentary
Typically issued in regulatory and antitrust contexts, a civil investigative demand is a powerful investigatory tool that must comply with procedural safeguards to protect due process.
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