# 16 C.F.R. § 2.4 (2026): Investigational policy

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 16 C.F.R. § 2.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Investigational policy
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 16 CFR: Commercial Practices / Chapter I: FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION / Part 2: NONADJUDICATIVE PROCEDURES / Subpart A: Inquiries › Investigations › Compulsory Processes / § 2.4: § 2.4   Investigational policy.

## Text

Consistent with obtaining the information it needs for investigations, including documentary material, the Commission encourages the just and speedy resolution of investigations. The Commission will therefore employ compulsory process when in the public interest. The Commission encourages cooperation in its investigations. In all matters, whether involving compulsory process or voluntary requests for documents and information, the Commission expects all parties to engage in meaningful discussions with staff to prevent confusion or misunderstandings regarding the nature and scope of the information and material being sought, in light of the inherent value of genuinely cooperative discovery.
[77 FR 59305, Sept. 27, 2012]

## Nearby sections

- [16 C.F.R. § 2.1 (2026) § 2.1   How initiated.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_1.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.2 (2026) § 2.2   Complaint or request for Commission action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_2.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.3 (2026) § 2.3   Policy as to private controversies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_3.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.4 (2026) § 2.4   Investigational policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_4.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.5 (2026) § 2.5   By whom conducted.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_5.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.6 (2026) § 2.6   Notification of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_6.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.7 (2026) § 2.7   Compulsory process in investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_7.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.9 (2026) § 2.9   Rights of witnesses in investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_9.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.10 (2026) § 2.10   Petitions to limit or quash Commission compulsory process.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_10.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.11 (2026) § 2.11   Withholding requested material.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_11.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.13 (2026) § 2.13   Noncompliance with compulsory processes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_13.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.14 (2026) § 2.14   Disposition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_14.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.15 (2026) § 2.15   Orders requiring witnesses to testify or provide other information and granting immunity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_15.md)
- [16 C.F.R. § 2.16 (2026) § 2.16   Custodians.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T16_P2_S2_16.md)

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