Legal Question in Military Law in Washington

Financial Privacy

Does a military command have the right to open mail containing financial documents sent to them by a civilian who is not a debt collector. Does this constitute a violation of privacy laws. Can these pieces of mail be withheld from the servicemember?


Asked on 11/28/07, 5:55 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony DeWitt Bartimus, Frickleton Robertson & Gorny, PC

Re: Financial Privacy

I would not think the command could open mail without a warrant unless incident to an ongoing investigation. You should contact JAG if this has happened.

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Answered on 11/28/07, 6:01 pm


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