# 36 CFR § 1251.4: May employees provide records or give testimony in response to a demand without authorization?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 36 CFR § 1251.4
- **Heading:** May employees provide records or give testimony in response to a demand without authorization?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 36—Parks, Forests, and Public Property > CHAPTER XII—NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER C—PUBLIC AVAILABILITY AND USE > PART 1251—TESTIMONY BY NARA EMPLOYEES RELATING TO AGENCY INFORMATION AND PRODUCTION OF RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

## Text

No, except as otherwise permitted by § 1251.14 of this part, no employee may produce records and information or provide any testimony relating to agency information in response to a demand, or other legal request, without the prior, written approval of the General Counsel.

## Nearby sections

- [36 CFR § 1251.1 § 1251.1 What is the purpose of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.1.md)
- [36 CFR § 1251.2 § 1251.2 To what demands does this part apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.2.md)
- [36 CFR § 1251.3 § 1251.3 What definitions apply to this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.3.md)
- [36 CFR § 1251.4 § 1251.4 May employees provide records or give testimony in response to a demand without authorization?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.4.md)
- [36 CFR § 1251.6 § 1251.6 How does the General Counsel determine whether to comply with a demand for records or testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.6.md)
- [36 CFR § 1251.8 § 1251.8 Who is authorized to accept service of a subpoena demanding the production of records or testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.8.md)
- [36 CFR § 1251.10 § 1251.10 What are the filing requirements for a demand for documents or testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.10.md)
- [36 CFR § 1251.12 § 1251.12 How does NARA process your demand?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.12.md)
- [36 CFR § 1251.14 § 1251.14 Who makes the final determination on compliance with demands for records or testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.14.md)
- [36 CFR § 1251.16 § 1251.16 Are there any restrictions that apply to testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.16.md)
- [36 CFR § 1251.18 § 1251.18 Are there any restrictions that apply to the production of records?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.18.md)
- [36 CFR § 1251.20 § 1251.20 Are there any fees associated with producing records or providing testimony?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.20.md)
- [36 CFR § 1251.22 § 1251.22 Are there any penalties for providing records or testimony in violation of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1251.22.md)
- [36 CFR § 1252.1 § 1252.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-36-1252.1.md)

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