# 5 CFR § 295.201: General prohibition

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.201

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 295.201
- **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 I—OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT > SUBCHAPTER B—CIVIL SERVICE REGULATIONS > PART 295—TESTIMONY BY OPM EMPLOYEES RELATING TO OFFICIAL INFORMATION AND PRODUCTION OF OFFICIAL RECORDS IN LEGAL PROCEEDINGS > Subpart B—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 § 295.101 § 295.101 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.101.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.102 § 295.102 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.102.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.103 § 295.103 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.103.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.201 § 295.201 General prohibition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.201.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.202 § 295.202 Factors OPM will consider.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.202.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.203 § 295.203 Filing requirements for demands or requests for documents or testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.203.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.204 § 295.204 Service of subpoenas or requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.204.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.205 § 295.205 Processing demands or requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.205.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.206 § 295.206 Final determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.206.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.207 § 295.207 Restrictions that apply to testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.207.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.208 § 295.208 Restrictions that apply to released records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.208.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.209 § 295.209 Procedure when a decision is not made prior to the time a response is required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.209.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.210 § 295.210 Procedure in the event of an adverse ruling.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.210.md)
- [5 CFR § 295.301 § 295.301 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.301.md)

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