# 5 CFR § 1216.205: Processing requests or demands

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.205

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 1216.205
- **Heading:** Processing requests or demands
- **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

(a) After receiving service of a request or demand for testimony, the General Counsel will review the request and, in accordance with the provisions of this subpart, determine whether, or under what conditions, to authorize the employee to testify on matters relating to official information and/or produce official records and information.
(b) Absent exigent circumstances, the MSPB will issue a determination within 30 days from the date the request is received.
(c) The General Counsel may grant a waiver of any procedure described by this subpart where a waiver is considered necessary to promote a significant interest of the MSPB or the United States, or for other good cause.
(d) Certification (authentication) of copies of records. The MSPB may certify that records are true copies in order to facilitate their use as evidence. If a requester seeks certification, the requester must request certified copies from the MSPB at least 30 days before the date they will be needed. The request should be sent to the Clerk of the Board.

## 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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