# 5 CFR § 1820.23: Penalties

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.23

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 1820.23
- **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 VIII—OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL > PART 1820—FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUESTS › PRODUCTION OF RECORDS OR TESTIMONY > Subpart B—Production of Records or Testimony

## Text

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

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 1820.2 § 1820.2 Requirements for making FOIA requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.2.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.3 § 1820.3 Consultations and referrals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.3.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.4 § 1820.4 Timing of responses to requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.4.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.5 § 1820.5 Responses to requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.5.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.6 § 1820.6 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.6.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.7 § 1820.7 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.7.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.8 § 1820.8 Business information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.8.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.9 § 1820.9 Other rights and services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.9.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.10 § 1820.10 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.10.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.11 § 1820.11 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.11.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.12 § 1820.12 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.12.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.13 § 1820.13 General prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.13.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.14 § 1820.14 Factors OSC will consider.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.14.md)
- [5 CFR § 1820.15 § 1820.15 Service of requests or demands.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.15.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-1820.23. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.