AFI51-301 — Civil Litigation

AFI51-301 governs civil litigation and civil court matters involving the Air Force or Air Force personnel before courts and administrative bodies.

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  • Publication number: AFI51-301
  • Title: CIVIL LITIGATION
  • Date: 2018-10-02

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AFI51-301 provides guidelines for civil litigation involving the Air Force or Air Force personnel before courts, administrative bodies, and other legal proceedings. It addresses electronic discovery and foreign civil litigation and requires searches, preservation, reporting, and confidentiality measures.

Topics covered

  • Civil litigation
  • Electronic discovery
  • Litigation holds
  • Foreign civil proceedings
  • Preservation of ESI
  • Confidentiality of litigation materials

Questions and answers

What must be done with potentially relevant information?

You shall not alter or delete potentially relevant information. (paragraph 5)

How must preserved information be stored?

You shall preserve this information in its native format and transfer to clearly labeled folders or containers in a secure location until further notice. (paragraph 5)

What destruction procedures must be suspended during a litigation hold?

You shall suspend and override all destruction/disposition procedures for this information until further notice. (paragraph 5)

How soon must the Litigation Hold Worksheet be returned?

Conduct the required search, and complete and return the attached Litigation Hold Worksheet within 10 business days. (paragraph 6)

When must foreign proceedings affecting U.S. interests be reported?

Immediate notification to the DoJ OFL should occur whether service of process appears proper or improper. (paragraph 2)

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