39 CFR 956.5 - (Rule 5) Scope of hearing; evidentiary standard.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 09, 2026

Title 39 - Postal Service last revised: Jan 16, 2026

§ 956.5 - (Rule 5) Scope of hearing; evidentiary standard.

(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.

authority: 31 U.S.C. 3720D; 39 U.S.C. 204,401,2601; 31 CFR 285.11

source: 90 FR 46481, Sept. 29, 2025, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 39 CFR 956.5