# 5 CFR § 1216.201: General prohibition

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.201

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 1216.201
- **Heading:** General prohibition
- **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 1216—TESTIMONY BY MSPB EMPLOYEES RELATING TO OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND PRODUCTION OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS > Subpart B—Demands or Requests for Testimony and Production of Documents

## Text

No employee may produce official records and information or provide any testimony relating to official information in response to a demand or request without the prior, written approval of the General Counsel.

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 1216.101 § 1216.101 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.102 § 1216.102 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.103 § 1216.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.201 § 1216.201 General prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.201.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.202 § 1216.202 Factors the MSPB will consider.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.202.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.203 § 1216.203 Filing requirements for litigants seeking documents or testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.203.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.204 § 1216.204 Service of requests or demands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.204.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.205 § 1216.205 Processing requests or demands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.205.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.206 § 1216.206 Final determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.206.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.207 § 1216.207 Restrictions that apply to testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.207.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.208 § 1216.208 Restrictions that apply to released records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.208.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.209 § 1216.209 Procedure when a decision is not made prior to the time a response is required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.209.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.210 § 1216.210 Procedure in the event of an adverse ruling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.210.md)
- [5 CFR § 1216.301 § 1216.301 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.301.md)

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