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Under the Postal Services Act 2000, it is a criminal offence for someone to open, withhold or delay your mail.

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Your po box has been locked and you cannot get your mail?

If you re speaking of your US mail PO box, at the post office - simply ask for it over the counter. If you are referring to a commercial post office box - they cannot withhold your mail from you. It is against Federal law.


Can your husband withhold your mail?

No, in the United States, it is illegal for anyone to intentionally withhold or tamper with someone else's mail. Mail tampering is a federal offense under the Postal Reorganization Act. If your husband is doing this, you can report it to the United States Postal Service.


Is it illegal for your old apartment managers to hold your mail if you broke your lease?

no they cant do that that is a felony they can hold your belongings but must go to small claims court and sue you for damages etc they cannot hold your mail as far as i know IRS is only branch of government that can legally seize your property without a warrant but that's uasally afta repeated attempts to collect on debt i would advise talkin to an attorney about the mail deal sounds like they are a lil crooked


What time of the day do inmates receive mail?

Inmates typically receive mail in the morning when mail is distributed in the correctional facility. This timing can vary depending on the facility's schedule and mail delivery process.


Is illegal to take pictures of another person's unopened mail?

I know it is illegal to put anything that is not stamped in a mail box but I also would like to know if it is illegal to open a mailbox for example you are lost and need an address would it be illegal to open a mailbox to see what the address is on an envelope?Yes, it is illegal. It is a federal offeense to open a mailbox or tamper with a mail box unless you are employed by the USPS.

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Is it against UK law for an ex partner to withhold your personal mail or open your mail?

It is a criminal offence for anyone to withhold, delay or tamper with your mail.


Is it against the law to withhold mail in the state of California?

Yes, it is. Actually anything dealing with mail is a federal law not state.


Is it against the law to withhold mail in the state of Ga?

Yes. Withholding mail is a FEDERAL offense and is therefore illegal in every state, including Georgia.


Can the military withhold mail?

The military can withhold mail if there is some suspicion that the mail has content that is a threat to national security. Some mail may include classified military and intelligence leaks.


Can the postal service withhold your mail?

yes


Can an employer withhold non-personal mail from a fired employee?

Yes. All mail that is addressed to someone within the company, that was sent to the company address, can be withheld by the company. It's the companies' property.


Is it illegal for the royal mail to withhold your mail?

In normal circumstances the Royal Mail promises to attempt to deliver your mail. They are not allowed to deliberately with hold it without a court order.


Is it illegal to keep mail that isn't yours?

Yes, it is illegal to keep mail that isn't addressed to you. It is a federal offense to intentionally open or withhold someone else's mail.


Can a partner legally open mail addressed to another business partner?

No


Can your employer open your mail?

Yes they canAnother View: The situation is not clear-cut. The employer may NOT open clearly personal mail addressed to an employee.However, if the mail is addressed to you BY YOUR TITLE OR POSITION within the company, they may open it.If the employer has a problem with the employee receiving personal mail at work, they may discipline them according to company policy, but they may NOT open, or withhold, that persons personal mail. That is a violation of federal law (US Postal Regulations - "Intercepting the US Mail Addressed To Another").


Can the post office withhold your mail?

Yes, there are many reasons your mail can be withheld, both legal and procedural. However, the USPS cannot unilaterally seize mail without cause. Normally the agency involved is the Postal Inspection Service.The delivery of mail can be suspended due to reasons of safety, accessibility, or failure to provide a proper receptacle.


Who can put mail in a mailbox?

Only the Post Office, it is your personal mail. No one else is suppose use your mail box or take anything out of it, if they get into your mail box, that is against the law and they should be reported to the police department.