[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 11, Volume 1]
[Revised as of January 1, 2002]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 11CFR111.16]

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                       TITLE 11--FEDERAL ELECTIONS
 
                 CHAPTER I--FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION
 
PART 111--COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE (2 U.S.C. 437g, 437d(a))--Table of Contents
 
                         Subpart A--Enforcement
 
Sec. 111.16  The probable cause to believe recommendation; briefing procedures (2 U.S.C. 437g(a)(3)).

    (a) Upon completion of the investigation, the General Counsel shall 
prepare a brief setting forth his or her position on the factual and 
legal issues of the case and containing a recommendation on whether or 
not the Commission should find probable cause to believe that a 
violation has occurred or is about to occur.
    (b) The General Counsel shall notify each respondent of the 
recommendation and enclose a copy of his or her brief.
    (c) Within fifteen (15) days from receipt of the General Counsel's 
brief, respondent may file a brief with the Commission Secretary, 
Federal Election Commission, 999 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20463, 
setting forth respondent's position on the factual and legal issues of 
the case. If possible, ten (10) copies of such brief should be filed 
with the Commission Secretary and three (3) copies should be submitted 
to the General Counsel, Federal Election Commission, 999 E Street, NW., 
Washington, DC 20463.
    (d) After reviewing the respondent's brief, the General Counsel 
shall advise the Commission in writing whether he or she intends to 
proceed with the recommendation or to withdraw the recommendation from 
Commission consideration.

[45 FR 15120, Mar. 7, 1980, as amended at 50 FR 50778, Dec. 12, 1985]