# 28 C.F.R. § 45.13 (2026): Duty to cooperate in an official investigation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P45_S45_13

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 C.F.R. § 45.13 (2026)
- **Heading:** Duty to cooperate in an official investigation
- **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 45: EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES / § 45.13: § 45.13   Duty to cooperate in an official investigation.

## Text

Department employees have a duty to, and shall, cooperate fully with the Office of the Inspector General and Office of Professional Responsibility, and shall respond to questions posed during the course of an investigation upon being informed that their statement will not be used to incriminate them in a criminal proceeding. Refusal to cooperate could lead to disciplinary action.
[Order No. 2835-2006, 71 FR 54414, Sept. 15, 2006]

## Nearby sections

- [28 C.F.R. § 45.1 (2026) § 45.1   Cross-reference to ethical standards and financial disclosure regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P45_S45_1.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 45.2 (2026) § 45.2   Disqualification arising from personal or political relationship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P45_S45_2.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 45.3 (2026) § 45.3   Disciplinary proceedings under 18 U.S.C. 207(j).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P45_S45_3.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 45.4 (2026) § 45.4   Personal use of Government property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P45_S45_4.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 45.10 (2026) § 45.10   Procedures to promote compliance with crime victims' rights obligations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P45_S45_10.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 45.11 (2026) § 45.11   Reporting to the Office of the Inspector General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P45_S45_11.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 45.12 (2026) § 45.12   Reporting to the Department of Justice Office of Professional Responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P45_S45_12.md)
- [28 C.F.R. § 45.13 (2026) § 45.13   Duty to cooperate in an official investigation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T28_P45_S45_13.md)

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