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Please advise the individual defendant[s] named in the complaint that Department of Justice representation may be available without cost pursuant to 28 C.F.R. 50.15 if it 4s determined by the Civil Division that the conduct was within the scope of federal cmployment and that representation would be in the interest of the United States. The defendant(s] would be personally responsible for the payment of an adverse judgment entered solely .against the defendanc[s] as there is no authority for the payment of such by the United States. Similarly, the defendant{s] may retain private counsel but it would be a personal expense which would not be paid by the United States. If Department of Justice representation is desired, written request(s} must be submitted by the defendant{s] through your agency. The request{s}, together with your statement as to scope of enployment, with all supporting material, and your reconmendation as to whether representation should be provided, must be forwarded to the Civil Division as soon as possible so that the requisite determinations can be made in a timely manner and the interests of the defendant[{s] protected. You should also include copies of ei pleadings and details of the service of process upon the defendant(s] to ensure that defenses based upon insufficiency of service and lack of personal jurisdiction are not waived. In emergency situations, conditional representation may be authorized by telephone, but the written request[s], statement and recommendation still must be prepared and forwarded. ___ DOr tent ee pe ALK TRIES A eet er —