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CIVILtISHTS 01.17 I. PURPOSE Man 4 l2 s2 rH Rights case investigated byfthe (B!i Datari5 @rectly entered into a computer which will assist in more effective,. efficient, and economical management of the Civil Rights Program by FBlHQ and the field. Each office. MusT correctly complete ALL items requested on the form either on the initial submission, or later by supplemental submission prior to the close of the case. Title changes should be submitted by report or FD-610,. whichever is more appropriate. II. WHEN TO SUBMIT #3Ir'ndn The FD-610'is to be submitted in all cases'superyised by the Civil Rights Unit, which include the following classifications:: 44-CR; 50-$S;$73'GRA@19g4;*177-DIH; 187-Privacy Act of 1974-Criminal; FBIHQ of the initiation of the investigation. In all instances, the FD-610 should be submitted within 5 working days of receipt of the complaint; however, the urgency of the situation may require a prior telephone call or. teletype to FBIHQ. III. DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS REGARDING ITEM #4 ON THE FD-610 Initial - Should be checked if it is the first FD-610 submitted in the case. Every attempt should be made to provide all the information required on the initial submission; however, the initial submission of the FD-610 should not be held in abeyance while submit the initial FD-610 when they receive the original complaint with two copies designated to the office of origin. Supplemental - This should be checked whenever a subsequent FD-610 is submitted. When submitting a supplemental FD-610, provide data only for those items requiring a. change. Instances requiring a supplemental submission are: when previously unknown data is obtained, data was previously omitted, or data was previously incorrectly reported. The supplemental FD-610 should be used as the cover communication for the submission of LHMs. IV. SIGNIFICANT CASE Significant cases are those receiving extensive media attention, involving a prominent individual or. involving FBI personnel as the subject or victim. Significant cases are also those wherein FBI. investigation has determined the allegations to be serious and substantial thus warranting a full. investigation. When prosecution becomes imminent, FBiHQ should be advised promptly and a supplemental FD-610 should be submitted designating the case "significant' if not already so designated.