# 5 C.F.R. § 1201.125 (2026): Administrative law judge

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_125

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 1201.125 (2026)
- **Heading:** Administrative law judge
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 5 CFR: Administrative Personnel / Chapter II: MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD / Part 1201: PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES / Subpart D: Procedures for Original Jurisdiction Cases / § 1201.125: § 1201.125   Administrative law judge.

## Text

(a) An administrative law judge will hear a disciplinary action complaint brought by the Special Counsel.
(b) The administrative law judge will issue an initial decision on the complaint pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 557. The applicable provisions of §§ 1201.111, 1201.112, and 1201.113 of this part govern the issuance of initial decisions, the jurisdiction of the judge, and the finality of initial decisions. The initial decision will be subject to the procedures for a petition for review by the Board under subpart C of this part.
[62 FR 48451, Sept. 16, 1997, as amended at 63 FR 42686, Aug. 11, 1998; 70 FR 30609, May 27, 2005; 78 FR 39545, July 2, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.121 (2026) § 1201.121   Scope of jurisdiction; application of subparts B, F, and H.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_121.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.122 (2026) § 1201.122   Filing complaint; serving documents on parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_122.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.123 (2026) § 1201.123   Contents of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_123.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.124 (2026) § 1201.124   Rights; answer to complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_124.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.125 (2026) § 1201.125   Administrative law judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_125.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.126 (2026) § 1201.126   Final decisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_126.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.127 (2026) § 1201.127   Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_127.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.128 (2026) § 1201.128   Filing complaint; serving documents on parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_128.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.129 (2026) § 1201.129   Contents of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_129.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.130 (2026) § 1201.130   Rights; answer to complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_130.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.131 (2026) § 1201.131   Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_131.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.132 (2026) § 1201.132   Final decisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_132.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.133 (2026) § 1201.133   Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_133.md)
- [5 C.F.R. § 1201.134 (2026) § 1201.134   Deciding official; filing stay request; serving documents on parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1201_S1201_134.md)

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