# 28 CFR § 25.4: Record source categories

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 28 CFR § 25.4
- **Heading:** Record source categories
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 28—Judicial Administration > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE > PART 25—DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEMS > Subpart A—The National Instant Criminal Background Check System

## Text

It is anticipated that most records in the NICS Index will be obtained from Federal agencies. It is also anticipated that a limited number of authorized state and local law enforcement agencies will voluntarily contribute records to the NICS Index. Information in the NCIC and III systems that will be searched during a background check has been or will be contributed voluntarily by Federal, state, local, and international criminal justice agencies.

## Nearby sections

- [28 CFR § 25.1 § 25.1 Purpose and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.1.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.2 § 25.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.2.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.3 § 25.3 System information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.3.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.4 § 25.4 Record source categories.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.4.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.5 § 25.5 Validation and data integrity of records in the system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.5.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.6 § 25.6 Accessing records in the system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.6.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.7 § 25.7 Querying records in the system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.7.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.8 § 25.8 System safeguards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.8.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.9 § 25.9 Retention and destruction of records in the system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.9.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.10 § 25.10 Correction of erroneous system information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.10.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.11 § 25.11 Prohibited activities and penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.11.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.51 § 25.51 Purpose and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.51.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.52 § 25.52 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.52.md)
- [28 CFR § 25.53 § 25.53 Responsibilities of the operator of NMVTIS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.53.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-28-25.4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.