# 5 CFR § 2608.205: Processing demands or requests

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.205

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 2608.205
- **Heading:** Processing demands or requests
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 5—Administrative Personnel > CHAPTER XVI—OFFICE OF GOVERNMENT ETHICS > SUBCHAPTER A—ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURES > PART 2608—TESTIMONY BY OGE EMPLOYEES RELATING TO OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND PRODUCTION OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS > Subpart B—Requests for Testimony and Production of Documents

## Text

(a) After service of a demand or request to testify, the General Counsel will review the demand or 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) The Office of Government Ethics will process requests in the order in which they are received. Absent exigent or unusual circumstances, OGE will respond within 45 days from the date that we receive it. The time for response will depend upon the scope of the request.
(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 OGE or the United States or for other good cause.

## Nearby sections

- [5 CFR § 2608.101 § 2608.101 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.102 § 2608.102 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.103 § 2608.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.201 § 2608.201 General prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.201.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.202 § 2608.202 Factors OGE will consider.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.202.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.203 § 2608.203 Filing requirements for demands or requests for documents or testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.203.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.204 § 2608.204 Service of subpoenas or requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.204.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.205 § 2608.205 Processing demands or requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.205.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.206 § 2608.206 Final determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.206.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.207 § 2608.207 Restrictions that apply to testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.207.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.208 § 2608.208 Restrictions that apply to released records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.208.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.209 § 2608.209 Procedure when a decision is not made prior to the time a response is required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.209.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.210 § 2608.210 Procedure in the event of an adverse ruling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.210.md)
- [5 CFR § 2608.301 § 2608.301 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-2608.301.md)

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