Ordinary records held by a bank about a person's finances (e.g.deposit slips, cancelled checks) can lawfully be obtained by a search warrant issued to the bank.

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Under the Bank Secrecy Act and other federal regulations, banks are required to maintain records of financial transactions, and these records can be obtained through a search warrant issued to the bank. However, certain customer information is protected under privacy laws and may require a higher standard of evidence to be obtained through a warrant.

Ordinary Records Held by a Bank About a Person's Finances