<P> The OPR reviews each allegation and determines whether further investigation is warranted . The determination is a matter of investigative judgment that weighs many factors, including the nature of the allegation, its apparent credibility, its specificity, its susceptibility to verification, and the source of the allegation . A decision to open a matter does not give rise to a presumption of misconduct, nor shift the burden of proof to the accused person . The OPR's investigations involve a wide range of allegations, and the investigative methods used vary accordingly . </P> <P> In many cases, the OPR notifies the accused attorney and requests a written response . Sometimes, the OPR also makes on - site investigations . The OPR reports the results of the investigation to the component head concerned and to the Office of the Deputy Attorney General . The OPR also advises the complainant and the accused attorney of its conclusion . </P> <P> OPR has a policy of not reporting or investigating complaints for violation of duty of candor towards the tribunal that may be resolved in court . It does not publish this policy in the Federal Register . OPR does not publish agendas of its meetings or keep minutes of its meetings . </P>

Who appoints the director of the office of professional responsibility