# 11 CFR § 111.10: Investigation (52 U.S.C. 30109 (a)(2))

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.10

## Section

- **Citation:** 11 CFR § 111.10
- **Heading:** Investigation (52 U.S.C. 30109 (a)(2))
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 11—Federal Elections > CHAPTER I—FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 111—COMPLIANCE PROCEDURE (52 U.S.C. 30109, 30107(a)) > Subpart A—Enforcement

## Text

(a) An investigation shall be conducted in any case in which the Commission finds reason to believe that a violation of a statute or regulation over which the Commission has jurisdiction has occurred or is about to occur.
(b) In its investigation, the Commission may utilize the provisions of 11 CFR 111.11 through 111.15. The investigation may include, but is not limited to, field investigations, audits, and other methods of information-gathering.

## Nearby sections

- [11 CFR § 111.1 § 111.1 Scope (52 U.S.C. 30109).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.1.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.2 § 111.2 Computation of time.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.2.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.3 § 111.3 Initiation of compliance matters (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(1), (2)).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.3.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.4 § 111.4 Complaints (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(1)).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.4.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.5 § 111.5 Initial complaint processing; notification (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(1)).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.5.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.6 § 111.6 Opportunity to demonstrate that no action should be taken on complaint-generated matters (52 U.S.C. 30109 (a)(1)).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.6.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.7 § 111.7 General Counsel's recommendation on complaint-generated matters (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(1).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.7.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.8 § 111.8 Internally generated matters; referrals (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(2)).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.8.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.9 § 111.9 The reason to believe finding; notification (52 U.S.C. 30109(a)(2)).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.9.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.10 § 111.10 Investigation (52 U.S.C. 30109 (a)(2)).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.10.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.11 § 111.11 Written questions under order (52 U.S.C. 30107(a)(1)).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.11.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.12 § 111.12 Subpoenas and subpoenas duces tecum; depositions (52 U.S.C. 30107(a)(3), (4)).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.12.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.13 § 111.13 Service of subpoenas, orders and notifications (52 U.S.C. 30107(a)(3), (4)).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.13.md)
- [11 CFR § 111.14 § 111.14 Witness fees and mileage (52 U.S.C. 30107 (a)(5)).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-111.14.md)

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