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Justice Manual § 9-11.141
Fair Credit Reporting Act and Grand Jury Subpoenas
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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