# 28 C.F.R. § 25.4 (2026): Record source categories

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P25_S25_4

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 25.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** Record source categories
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 28 CFR: Judicial Administration / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 25: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS / Subpart A: The National Instant Criminal Background Check System / § 25.4: § 25.4   Record source categories.

## Text

It is anticipated that most records in the NICS Index will be obtained from Federal agencies. It is also anticipated that a limited number of authorized state and local law enforcement agencies will voluntarily contribute records to the NICS Index. Information in the NCIC and III systems that will be searched during a background check has been or will be contributed voluntarily by Federal, state, local, and international criminal justice agencies.

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 25.1 (2026) § 25.1   Purpose and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P25_S25_1.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 25.2 (2026) § 25.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P25_S25_2.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 25.3 (2026) § 25.3   System information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P25_S25_3.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 25.4 (2026) § 25.4   Record source categories.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P25_S25_4.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 25.5 (2026) § 25.5   Validation and data integrity of records in the system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P25_S25_5.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 25.6 (2026) § 25.6   Accessing records in the system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P25_S25_6.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 25.7 (2026) § 25.7   Querying records in the system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P25_S25_7.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 25.8 (2026) § 25.8   System safeguards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P25_S25_8.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 25.9 (2026) § 25.9   Retention and destruction of records in the system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P25_S25_9.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 25.10 (2026) § 25.10   Correction of erroneous system information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P25_S25_10.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 25.11 (2026) § 25.11   Prohibited activities and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P25_S25_11.md)

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