Streamlined DOJ Resolutions: Declinations, NPAs, And DPAs Explained — EnforceMintz

Department of Justice (DOJ)'s revised Corporate Enforcement Policy (May 2025) expands incentives for voluntary self-disclosure and clarifies pathways to NPAs and DPAs — critical for companies facing enforcement risk.

KEY POINTS:

• Expanded voluntary self-disclosure policy creates opportunities. DOJ's revised Corporate Enforcement Policy offers a clear path to declinations for companies that voluntarily self-disclose misconduct, cooperate fully, and remediate promptly.
• NPAs and DPAs are increasingly accessible. Even when voluntary self-disclosure criteria are not met, companies demonstrating cooperation and remediation may secure non-prosecution agreements or deferred prosecution agreements, often with favorable terms such as reduced penalties and no compliance monitors.