# 5 CFR § 295.401: Penalties

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.401

## Section

- **Citation:** 5 CFR § 295.401
- **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 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 D—Penalties

## Text

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

## 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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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-5-295.401. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.