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Court Order & Federal Grand Jury
LAWDOG is intended to assist in the understanding of basic concepts. See Disclaimer. Always obtain legal advice from legal professionals.
A consumer reporting agency may furnish a consumer report in response to an order of a court having jurisdiction, or a subpoena issued in connection with proceedings before a Federal grand jury. A subpoena signed by a court clerk may not be sufficient. Possibly a subpoena issued by a state grand jury could still require the signature of a judge to qualify under this section. Always consult with actual legal counsel for an actual case. A portion of Section 604 of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, as amended, is reproduced here for illustration purposes only.
For an IRS Summons, a special exception exists to the requirement that an order be signed by a judge before it constitutes an "order of a court''. Under that exception, a consumer reporting agency must furnish a consumer report in response to an I.R.S. summons upon receipt of proper documentation. A portion of the FTC Official Staff Commentary on The Fair Credit Reporting Act, is reproduced here for illustration purposes only.
A copy of The Fair Credit Reporting Act, As Amended, and a copy of the FTC Official Staff Commentary to the Fair Credit Reporting Act are included under "Fair Credit Reporting Resources", available from LAWDOG Credit Reporting Center, or here. Use browser return button to return. Read Notices, Caution and Disclaimer.
