AFI51-301_USAFESUP_I — Civil Litigation

AFI51-301_USAFESUP_I governs Air Force guidelines for civil litigation, tax disputes, legal proceedings, and service of legal process.

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  • Publication number: AFI51-301_USAFESUP_I
  • Title: CIVIL LITIGATION
  • Date: 2018-06-26

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AFI51-301_USAFESUP_I addresses litigation responsibilities, representation requests, indemnification, discovery, contract litigation, environmental matters, foreign courts, and administrative records. It requires procedures for releasing litigation information, reporting specified matters, and maintaining records created under its processes.

Applies to: This supplement applies to all units within United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE).

Topics covered

  • Civil litigation
  • Tax disputes
  • Legal process
  • Administrative records
  • Annexation factors
  • Utility rates
  • Licensing requirements
  • Municipal services

Questions and answers

What documentation must be obtained for a lawsuit?

Obtain ALL documentation related to the lawsuit.

How should records of others be handled during litigation?

Safeguard records of others (personnel records, IG Reports, promotion profiles) to prevent routine retirement or destruction. (paragraph 2)

What must be done with original litigation records?

Keep the originals and make copies for the administrative record. (paragraph 3)

How should litigation documents be organized?

Arrange documents into chronological order. (paragraph 4)

Can privileged material be included in the administrative record?

Do not include any privileged material (including your litigation report) in the administrative record. (paragraph 1-5)

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