Priority Mail??

[Thunder]

I heard that if something is sent priority that it cant be x-rayed or opened...is this true or just bs??

 

[TxLonghorn]

I have no idea about procedures for u.s. mail, but that is total bullshit.

 

[tazdevil]

I'm not sure about the xray thing but I know that first class and priority mail can not be opened by postal workers without a court order. I seen an article on this before. I'll try and find the info.

 

[tazdevil]

I'm not sure about the xray thing but I know that first class and priority mail can not be opened by postal workers without a court order. I seen an article on this before. I'll try and find the info.

 

[tazdevil]

From the postal inspector web site:

"First-Class letters and parcels are protected against search and seizure under the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution, and, as such, cannot be opened without a search warrant. If there is probable cause to believe the contents of a First-Class letter or parcel violate federal law, Postal Inspectors can obtain a search warrant to open the mailpiece. Other classes of mail do not contain private correspondence, and therefore may be opened without a warrant."

 

[SlimShady403]

On the brighter side, they don't really have time to xray EVERY piece of mail even if they can (priority, express mail).

 

[TxLonghorn]

Probable cause means 'I felt like checking it'. Like slimshady said above, the best thing is that time is against them on something like this.