Principles to Guide the Office of Legal Counsel

Authors

Walter E. Dellinger III, Duke Law SchoolFollow
Christopher H. Schroeder, Duke Law SchoolFollow
Dawn Johnsen
Randolph Moss
Joseph Guerra
Beth Nolan
Todd Peterson
Cornelia Pillar

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2004

Keywords

Office of Legal Counsel, executive power, executive branch, legal advice

Abstract

Former members of Office of Legal Counsel ("OLC") in the Department of Justice offer guidance for their successors. Among the document's recommendations are suggestions that the OLC "provide an accurate and honest appraisal of applicable law, even if that advice will constrain the administration’s pursuit of desired policies;" and "publicly disclose its written legal opinions in a timely manner, absent strong reasons for delay or nondisclosure."

Citation

available at: http://www.acslaw.org/node/391