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What Is a Target Letter?
3 Things to Know About How the Justice Department Notifies Suspects
A target letter is a written letter issued to a witness who has been subpoenaed to testify before a federal grand jury.
The letter typically notifies the person that they are a subject or target of a grand jury investigation.
Grand juries investigate alleged violations of federal law, and a target letter means that the prosecutor or the grand jury has substantial evidence linking the person to a crime.
Target letters are typically issued in advance of any charges being filed, and they give the person an opportunity to prepare a defense.
There are three main things to know about target letters:
- They are not an indictment, and they do not mean that the person will be charged with a crime.
- They are confidential, and the person should not discuss them with anyone other than their attorney.
- They are not a sign that the person is guilty, and they should not be used to reach any conclusions about the person's guilt or innocence.
If you receive a target letter, it is important to take it seriously and to contact an attorney immediately.
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