U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

§ 355.20 - Disclosure of documents.

(a) Upon written request to the reviewing official, the respondent is entitled to review any relevant and material documents, transcripts, records, and other materials that relate to the allegations set out in the complaint and upon which the findings and conclusions of the investigating official under § 355.4(b) are based unless such documents are subject to a privilege under Federal law. Upon payment of reasonable fees for duplication, the respondent may obtain copies of such documents.

(b) Upon written request to the reviewing official, the respondent is also entitled to a copy of all exculpatory information in the possession of the reviewing official or investigating official relating to the allegations in the complaint, even if it is contained in a document that would otherwise be privileged. If the document would otherwise be privileged, only that portion containing exculpatory information must be disclosed.

(c) The notice sent to the Attorney General from the reviewing official as described in § 355.5 is not discoverable under any circumstances.