---
kind: "section"
citation: "36 C.F.R. § 1251.22"
title: "36"
number: "1251.22"
heading: "Are there any penalties for providing records or testimony in violation of this part?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/36/1251.22"
---

# §1251.22. Are there any penalties for providing records or testimony in violation of this part?

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

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 44 U.S.C. 2104; 44 U.S.C. 2108; 44 U.S.C. 2109; 44 U.S.C. 2111 note; 44 U.S.C. 2112; 44 U.S.C. 2116; 44 U.S.C. ch. 22; 44 U.S.C. 3103.

### Source

Source: 73 FR 79393, Dec. 29, 2008, unless otherwise noted.