Editing Commodity Futures Trading Commission (section)

====Division of Enforcement====
The Division of Enforcement (DOE) investigates and prosecutes alleged violations of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations. Violations may involve commodity futures or option trading on domestic commodity exchanges, or the improper marketing of commodity investments. The Division may, at the direction of the commission, file complaints before the agency's administrative law judges or in the [[U.S. District Courts]]. Alleged criminal violations of the Commodity Exchange Act or violations of other Federal laws which involve commodity [[futures trading]] may be referred to the Justice Department for prosecution. The Division also provides expert help and technical assistance with case development and trials to U.S. Attorneys' Offices, other Federal and state regulators, and international authorities.