# 36 C.F.R. § 1251.4 (2026): May employees provide records or give testimony in response to a demand without authorization?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 36 C.F.R. § 1251.4 (2026)
- **Heading:** May employees provide records or give testimony in response to a demand without authorization?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 36 CFR: Parks, Forests, and Public Property / Chapter XII: NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION / Part 1251: TESTIMONY BY NARA EMPLOYEES RELATING TO AGENCY INFORMATION AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS / § 1251.4: § 1251.4   May employees provide records or give testimony in response to a demand without authorization?

## Text

No, except as otherwise permitted by § 1251.14 of this part, no employee may produce records and information or provide any testimony relating to agency information in response to a demand, or other legal request, without the prior, written approval of the General Counsel.

## Nearby sections

- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.1 (2026) § 1251.1   What is the purpose of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_1.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.2 (2026) § 1251.2   To what demands does this part apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_2.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.3 (2026) § 1251.3   What definitions apply to this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_3.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.4 (2026) § 1251.4   May employees provide records or give testimony in response to a demand without authorization?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_4.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.6 (2026) § 1251.6   How does the General Counsel determine whether to comply with a demand for records or testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_6.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.8 (2026) § 1251.8   Who is authorized to accept service of a subpoena demanding the production of records or testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_8.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.10 (2026) § 1251.10   What are the filing requirements for a demand for documents or testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_10.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.12 (2026) § 1251.12   How does NARA process your demand?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_12.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.14 (2026) § 1251.14   Who makes the final determination on compliance with demands for records or testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_14.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.16 (2026) § 1251.16   Are there any restrictions that apply to testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_16.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.18 (2026) § 1251.18   Are there any restrictions that apply to the production of records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_18.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.20 (2026) § 1251.20   Are there any fees associated with producing records or providing testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_20.md)
- [36 C.F.R. § 1251.22 (2026) § 1251.22   Are there any penalties for providing records or testimony in violation of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T36_P1251_S1251_22.md)

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