# 11 CFR § 9409.15: Penalties

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9409.15

## Section

- **Citation:** 11 CFR § 9409.15
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 11—Federal Elections > CHAPTER II—ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION > PART 9409—TESTIMONY BY COMMISSION EMPLOYEES RELATING TO OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND PRODUCTION OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

## Text

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

## Nearby sections

- [11 CFR § 9405.1 § 9405.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.1.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.2 § 9405.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.2.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.3 § 9405.3 Policy on disclosure of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.3.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.4 § 9405.4 Availability of records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.4.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.5 § 9405.5 Categories of exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.5.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.6 § 9405.6 Discretionary release of exempt records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.6.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.7 § 9405.7 Requests for records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.7.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.8 § 9405.8 Appeals of denials of requests for records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.8.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.9 § 9405.9 Fees in general.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.9.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.10 § 9405.10 Fees to be charged—categories of requesters.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.10.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.11 § 9405.11 Miscellaneous fee provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.11.md)
- [11 CFR § 9405.12 § 9405.12 Waiver or reduction of charges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9405.12.md)
- [11 CFR § 9407.1 § 9407.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9407.1.md)
- [11 CFR § 9407.2 § 9407.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-11-9407.2.md)

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