Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 956.5 — (rule 5) Scope Of Hearing; Evidentiary Standard
39 C.F.R. § 956.5
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(a) A hearing under this part will be conducted by the Hearing Official to determine:
(1) The existence of the debt; and
(2) The amount of the debt.
(b) The Postal Service must prove its case against a debtor by a preponderance of the evidence.
Authorizing Statute
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Garnishment31 U.S.C. § 3720D
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General Counsel; Judicial Officer; Chief Postal Inspector39 U.S.C. § 204