# 5 C.F.R. § 1216.401 (2026): Penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1216_S1216_401

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 1216.401 (2026)
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **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 1216: TESTIMONY BY MSPB EMPLOYEES RELATING TO OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND PRODUCTION OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS / Subpart D: Penalties / § 1216.401: § 1216.401   Penalties.

## Text

(a) An employee who discloses official records or information or gives testimony relating to official information, except as expressly authorized by the MSPB, or as ordered by a Federal court after the MSPB has had the opportunity to be heard, may face the penalties provided in 18 U.S.C. 641 and other applicable laws. Additionally, former MSPB employees are subject to the restrictions and penalties of 18 U.S.C. 207 and 216.
(b) A current MSPB employee who testifies or produces official records and information in violation of this part shall be subject to disciplinary action.

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 1216.401 (2026) § 1216.401   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P1216_S1216_401.md)

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