Are both written and oral proffers accepted?
Yes. The Bureau accepts both written and oral proffers. In oral proffers Bureau officers take notes of the information provided. Applicants should take special care in an oral proffer to ensure that all information is clearly stated and that counsel for the applicant and the Bureau officers are in agreement on the nature of the information provided. Accuracy is critical as the Bureau relies on the information to assess the immunity application and to pursue its investigation of other participants in the alleged offence. As described in the response to question 13, proffers typically are hypothetical and are generally provided by an applicant’s legal representative.
