Fair Credit Reporting Act and Grand Jury Subpoenas

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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-11.000 - Grand Jury › Justice Manual § 9-11.141

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Disclosure of consumer credit information is controlled by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681. The Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 U.S.C. § 1681(b), has been amended to permit prosecutors to obtain consumer credit report records by using a federal grand jury subpoena without applying to the district court for an order.

Regarding access, disclosure and transfer of financial records, see

JM 9-13.800

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