Can the Post Office (legally) check your mail?

Question

Isn't it a Federal Offense? ...........or is the Post Office aloud to check your mail?

Answer 1

In the DMM, (Domestic Mail Manual) --- "First Class Mail" is sealed against postal inspection. - Postal employees must take a mandatory oath to protect the "sanctity of the mail"..
Any employee that opens first class mail is committing a crime, and if caught will be fired and prosecuted.

Answer 2

They shouldn't unless they suspect that there may be something illegal or hazardous within a package - or if the address has somehow rubbed off and they have no idea where to send it. I once sent a letter that was opened because I had forgot to put my return address on the back of it, and the person whom I had sent it to had moved away. Basically they must have a really good reason. :-)

Answer 3

The postal carrier cannot delay your mail. You should contact your local postmaster or call 1-800-ASK-USPS if you think your mail is not being delivered on a daily basis.

Answer 4

They have a duty and a right to inspect suspicious mail. If necessary the postmaster will get a court order to inspect packages they think contain illegal items, explosives or other dangerous items.

Answer 5

Only if they think there is something suspicious in the package or mail. If they have just reason, yes, they can check your mail.

Answer 6

If it's a suspicious package. For instance, if you mail a box that's ticking, they'll call in the bomb squad.

Answer 7

You did not say what kind of mail it was. So your question is hard to answer.

Answer 8

I thought your mail was private, specially if it looks like all you are getting is a letter.

Answer 9

Yes, there must be a reason to conduct the search.

Answer 10

they are allowed