# 5 C.F.R. § 295.401 (2026): Penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P295_S295_401

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 C.F.R. § 295.401 (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 I: OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT / Part 295: TESTIMONY BY OPM EMPLOYEES RELATING TO OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND PRODUCTION OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS / Subpart D: Penalties / § 295.401: § 295.401   Penalties.

## Text

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

## Nearby sections

- [5 C.F.R. § 295.401 (2026) § 295.401   Penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T5_P295_S295_401.md)

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