# 5 CFR § 1201.125: Administrative law judge

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.125

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 1201.125
- **Heading:** Administrative law judge
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER II—MERIT SYSTEMS PROTECTION BOARD > SUBCHAPTER A—ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES > PART 1201—PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES > Subpart D—Procedures for Original Jurisdiction Cases > Special Counsel Disciplinary Actions

## Text

(a) An administrative law judge will hear a disciplinary action complaint brought by the Special Counsel.
(b) The administrative law judge will issue an initial decision on the complaint pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 557. The applicable provisions of §§ 1201.111, 1201.112, and 1201.113 of this part govern the issuance of initial decisions, the jurisdiction of the judge, and the finality of initial decisions. The initial decision will be subject to the procedures for a petition for review by the Board under subpart C of this part.
[62 FR 48451, Sept. 16, 1997, as amended at 63 FR 42686, Aug. 11, 1998; 70 FR 30609, May 27, 2005; 78 FR 39545, July 2, 2013]

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 1201.121 § 1201.121 Scope of jurisdiction; application of subparts B, F, and H.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.121.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.122 § 1201.122 Filing complaint; serving documents on parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.122.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.123 § 1201.123 Contents of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.123.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.124 § 1201.124 Rights; answer to complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.124.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.125 § 1201.125 Administrative law judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.125.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.126 § 1201.126 Final decisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.126.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.127 § 1201.127 Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.127.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.128 § 1201.128 Filing complaint; serving documents on parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.128.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.129 § 1201.129 Contents of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.129.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.130 § 1201.130 Rights; answer to complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.130.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.131 § 1201.131 Judge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.131.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.132 § 1201.132 Final decisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.132.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.133 § 1201.133 Judicial review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.133.md)
- [5 CFR § 1201.134 § 1201.134 Deciding official; filing stay request; serving documents on parties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1201.134.md)

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