research request on account closed >10 yrs ago

Posted By: NotDoneYet

research request on account closed >10 yrs ago - 04/17/14 02:28 PM

I am familiar with the old "boxcar" request through subpoenas. If you have it and they ask for it, you have to give it even if it is beyond the required retention period.
Would this also apply to an individual's information request on a checking account closed in the 1990's? It wouldn't be easy, but the bank still has it.

Thanks for any help.
Posted By: Beachbum, CRCM

Re: research request on account closed >10 yrs ago - 04/17/14 02:42 PM

I am not sure if you "have" to give it; but if we had it we would provide it and charge them a research fee.
Posted By: dottiec

Re: research request on account closed >10 yrs ago - 04/17/14 03:42 PM

I agree with Beach Bum. If we have it, we provide it and charge.
Posted By: NotDoneYet

Re: research request on account closed >10 yrs ago - 04/18/14 11:51 AM

That's what we are doing. But its also a reason for the department to look at their retention schedule and start disposing of long overdue documents.
Thanks!