# 5 CFR § 1216.401: Penalties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1216.401

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 1216.401
- **Heading:** Penalties
- **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 D—Penalties

## Text

(a) An employee who discloses official records or information or gives testimony relating to official information, except as expressly authorized by the MSPB, or as ordered by a Federal court after the MSPB has had the opportunity to be heard, may face the penalties provided in 18 U.S.C. 641 and other applicable laws. Additionally, former MSPB employees are subject to the restrictions and penalties of 18 U.S.C. 207 and 216.
(b) A current MSPB employee who testifies or produces official records and information in violation of this part shall be subject to disciplinary action.

## 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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