Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Justice
Executive Order 2017-03116
|Signed on February 10, 2017
45th Presidency
What it means
This executive order outlines who will serve as Acting Attorney General if the Attorney General and other top Department of Justice officials are unavailable. It establishes a succession order involving U.S. Attorneys from Virginia, Illinois, and Missouri, replacing a previous order from January 2017.
Expected impact
- Ensures clear leadership continuity at the Department of Justice during vacancies or emergencies
- Provides stability for law enforcement operations by establishing a definite chain of command
- Streamlines transition processes during changes in DOJ leadership, helping maintain consistent enforcement of federal laws