Department of Justice internal document or memorandum: DOJ-OGR-00023279

The document discusses the Department of Justice's efforts to update its guidelines regarding the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) between 2010 and 2011, including a review by the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) and revisions to the guidelines. The revisions emphasized consultation with victims before charges are filed, although the Department maintained that CVRA rights do not vest until charges are filed. Senator Jon Kyl criticized the revisions, arguing they conflicted with the CVRA's plain language.