# 32 C.F.R. § 725.1 (2026): Purpose

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_1

## Section

- **Citation:** 32 C.F.R. § 725.1 (2026)
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 32 CFR: National Defense / Chapter VI: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY / Part 725: RELEASE OF OFFICIAL INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION PURPOSES AND TESTIMONY BY DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PERSONNEL / § 725.1: § 725.1   Purpose.

## Text

This instruction implements 32 CFR part 97 regarding the release of official Department of the Navy (DON) information and provision of testimony by DON personnel for litigation purposes, and prescribes conduct of DON personnel in response to a litigation request or demand. It restates the information contained in Secretary of the Navy Instruction 5820.8A of 27 August 1991
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, and is intended to conform in all respects with the requirements of that instruction.
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Copies may be obtained, if needed, from the Naval Publications and Forms Directorate, Attn: Code 301, 5801 Tabor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120-5099.

## Nearby sections

- [32 C.F.R. § 725.1 (2026) § 725.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_1.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.2 (2026) § 725.2   Policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_2.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.3 (2026) § 725.3   Authority to act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_3.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.4 (2026) § 725.4   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_4.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.5 (2026) § 725.5   Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_5.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.6 (2026) § 725.6   Authority to determine and respond.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_6.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.7 (2026) § 725.7   Contents of a proper request or demand.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_7.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.8 (2026) § 725.8   Considerations in determining to grant or deny a request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_8.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.9 (2026) § 725.9   Action to grant or deny a request.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_9.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.10 (2026) § 725.10   Response to requests or demands in conflict with this instruction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_10.md)
- [32 C.F.R. § 725.11 (2026) § 725.11   Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T32_P725_S725_11.md)

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