---
kind: "section"
citation: "31 C.F.R. § 19.760"
title: "31"
number: "19.760"
heading: "How long may my suspension last?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/31/19.760"
---

# §19.760. How long may my suspension last?

- (a) If legal or debarment proceedings are initiated at the time of, or during your suspension, the suspension may continue until the conclusion of those proceedings. However, if proceedings are not initiated, a suspension may not exceed 12 months.
- (b) The suspending official may extend the 12 month limit under [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section for an additional 6 months if an office of a U.S. Assistant Attorney General, U.S. Attorney, or other responsible prosecuting official requests an extension in writing. In no event may a suspension exceed 18 months without initiating proceedings under [paragraph (a)](#a) of this section.
- (c) The suspending official must notify the appropriate officials under [paragraph (b)](#b) of this section of an impending termination of a suspension at least 30 days before the 12 month period expires to allow the officials an opportunity to request an extension.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Sec. 2455, Pub. L. 103-355, 108 Stat. 3327 (31 U.S.C. 6101 note); E.O. 11738 (3 CFR, 1973 Comp., p. 799); E.O. 12549 (3 CFR, 1986 Comp., p. 189); E.O. 12689 (3 CFR, 1989 Comp., p. 235).

### Source

Source: 68 FR 66544, 66605, 66607, Nov. 26, 2003, unless otherwise noted.