# 39 CFR § 230.4: Arrest and investigative powers of criminal investigators

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 39 CFR § 230.4
- **Heading:** Arrest and investigative powers of criminal investigators
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 39—Postal Service > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER D—ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION > PART 230—OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL > Subpart A—General Policy and Authority

## Text

(a) Under the authority of 18 U.S.C. 3061, criminal investigators employed by the Office of Inspector General are authorized to perform the following functions in connection with their official duties:
(1) Serve warrants and subpoenas issued under the authority of the United States;
(2) Make arrests without warrant for offenses against the United States committed in their presence;
(3) Make arrests without warrant for felonies cognizable under the laws of the United States if they have reasonable grounds to believe that the person to be arrested has committed or is committing such a felony;
(4) Carry firearms; and
(5) Make seizures of property as provided by law.
(b) Administrative subpoenas may be served by delivering a copy to a person or by mailing a copy to the person's last known address. For the purposes of this provision, delivery of a copy includes handing it to the party or leaving it at the party's office or residence with a person of suitable age and discretion employed or residing therein. Service by mail is complete upon mailing.
[67 FR 16025, Apr. 4, 2002, as amended at 71 FR 12285, Mar. 10, 2006]

## Nearby sections

- [39 CFR § 230.1 § 230.1 Establishment and authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.1.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.2 § 230.2 Access to information and other responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.2.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.3 § 230.3 Cooperation with the Office of Inspector General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.3.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.4 § 230.4 Arrest and investigative powers of criminal investigators.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.4.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.5 § 230.5 Release of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.5.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.6 § 230.6 Contractor requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.6.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.10 § 230.10 Demands for records or testimony.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.10.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.30 § 230.30 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.30.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.31 § 230.31 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.31.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.32 § 230.32 Disposition of property of apparent owners where property is valued over $200.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.32.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.33 § 230.33 Disposition of property of apparent owners where property is valued at $200 or less.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.33.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.34 § 230.34 Disposition of property of unknown owners where property is valued over $200.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.34.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.35 § 230.35 Disposition of property of unknown owners where property is valued at $200 or less.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.35.md)
- [39 CFR § 230.36 § 230.36 Contraband and property subject to court order.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-39-230.36.md)

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