50 U.S.C. § 3901
Short title
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Read 50 U.S.C. § 3901 at the official U.S. Code ↗Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
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Chapter opening
50 U.S.C. §§ 3901–3902Short title and purpose
50 U.S.C. § 3902
Purpose
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Read 50 U.S.C. § 3902 at the official U.S. Code ↗Subchapter I
50 U.S.C. §§ 3911–3920General Provisions
50 U.S.C. § 3911
Definitions
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Read 50 U.S.C. § 3911 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3912
Jurisdiction and applicability of chapter
Official text addressing jurisdiction and applicability of chapter. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3912 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3913
Protection of persons secondarily liable
Official text addressing protection of persons secondarily liable. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3913 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3914
Extension of protections to citizens serving with allied forces
Official text addressing extension of protections to citizens serving with allied forces. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3914 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3915
Notification of benefits
Official text addressing notification of benefits. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3915 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3916
Information for members of the Armed Forces and their dependents on rights and protections of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Official text addressing information for members of the Armed Forces and their dependents on rights and protections of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3916 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3917
Extension of rights and protections to reserves ordered to report for military service and to persons ordered to report for induction
Official text addressing extension of rights and protections to reserves ordered to report for military service and to persons ordered to report for induction. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3917 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3918
Waiver of rights pursuant to written agreement
Official text addressing waiver of rights pursuant to written agreement. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3918 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3919
Exercise of rights under chapter not to affect certain future financial transactions
Official text addressing exercise of rights under chapter not to affect certain future financial transactions. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3919 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3920
Legal representatives
Official text addressing legal representatives. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3920 at the official U.S. Code ↗Subchapter II
50 U.S.C. §§ 3931–3938aGeneral Relief
50 U.S.C. § 3931
Protection of servicemembers against default judgments
Official text addressing protection of servicemembers against default judgments. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3931 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3932
Stay of proceedings when servicemember has notice
Official text addressing stay of proceedings when servicemember has notice. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3932 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3933
Fines and penalties under contracts
Official text addressing fines and penalties under contracts. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3933 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3934
Stay or vacation of execution of judgments, attachments, and garnishments
Official text addressing stay or vacation of execution of judgments, attachments, and garnishments. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3934 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3935
Duration and term of stays; codefendants not in service
Official text addressing duration and term of stays; codefendants not in service. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3935 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3936
Statute of limitations
Official text addressing statute of limitations. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3936 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3937
Maximum rate of interest on debts incurred before military service
Official text addressing maximum rate of interest on debts incurred before military service. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3937 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3938
Child custody protection
Official text addressing child custody protection. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3938 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3938a
Annual notice to members of the Armed Forces regarding child custody protections guaranteed by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
Official text addressing annual notice to members of the Armed Forces regarding child custody protections guaranteed by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3938a at the official U.S. Code ↗Subchapter III
50 U.S.C. §§ 3951–3959Rent, Installment Contracts, Mortgages, Liens, Assignment, Leases, Communications Service Contracts
50 U.S.C. § 3951
Evictions and distress
Official text addressing evictions and distress. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3951 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3952
Protection under installment contracts for purchase or lease
Official text addressing protection under installment contracts for purchase or lease. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3952 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3953
Mortgages and trust deeds
Official text addressing mortgages and trust deeds. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3953 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3954
Settlement of stayed cases relating to personal property
Official text addressing settlement of stayed cases relating to personal property. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3954 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3955
Termination of residential or motor vehicle leases
Official text addressing termination of residential or motor vehicle leases. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3955 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3956
Termination of certain consumer contracts
Official text addressing termination of certain consumer contracts. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3956 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3957
Protection of life insurance policy
Official text addressing protection of life insurance policy. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3957 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3958
Enforcement of storage liens
Official text addressing enforcement of storage liens. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3958 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3959
Extension of protections to dependents
Official text addressing extension of protections to dependents. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3959 at the official U.S. Code ↗Subchapter IV
50 U.S.C. §§ 3971–3979Life Insurance
50 U.S.C. § 3971
Definitions
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Read 50 U.S.C. § 3971 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3972
Insurance rights and protections
Official text addressing insurance rights and protections. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3972 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3973
Application for insurance protection
Official text addressing application for insurance protection. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3973 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3974
Policies entitled to protection and lapse of policies
Official text addressing policies entitled to protection and lapse of policies. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3974 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3975
Policy restrictions
Official text addressing policy restrictions. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3975 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3976
Deduction of unpaid premiums
Official text addressing deduction of unpaid premiums. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3976 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3977
Premiums and interest guaranteed by United States
Official text addressing premiums and interest guaranteed by United States. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3977 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3978
Regulations
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Read 50 U.S.C. § 3978 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3979
Review of findings of fact and conclusions of law
Official text addressing review of findings of fact and conclusions of law. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3979 at the official U.S. Code ↗Subchapter V
50 U.S.C. §§ 3991–4001Taxes and Public Lands
50 U.S.C. § 3991
Taxes respecting personal property, money, credits, and real property
Official text addressing taxes respecting personal property, money, credits, and real property. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3991 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3992
Rights in public lands
Official text addressing rights in public lands. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3992 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3993
Desert-land entries
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Read 50 U.S.C. § 3993 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3994
Mining claims
Official text addressing mining claims. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3994 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3995
Mineral permits and leases
Official text addressing mineral permits and leases. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3995 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3996
Perfection or defense of rights
Official text addressing perfection or defense of rights. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3996 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3997
Distribution of information concerning benefits of subchapter
Official text addressing distribution of information concerning benefits of subchapter. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3997 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3998
Land rights of servicemembers
Official text addressing land rights of servicemembers. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3998 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 3999
Regulations
Official text addressing regulations. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 3999 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4000
Income taxes
Official text addressing income taxes. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 4000 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4001
Residence for tax purposes
Official text addressing residence for tax purposes. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 4001 at the official U.S. Code ↗Subchapter VI
50 U.S.C. §§ 4011–4013Administrative Remedies
50 U.S.C. § 4011
Inappropriate use of chapter
Official text addressing inappropriate use of chapter. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 4011 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4012
Certificates of service; persons reported missing
Official text addressing certificates of service; persons reported missing. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 4012 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4013
Interlocutory orders
Official text addressing interlocutory orders. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 4013 at the official U.S. Code ↗Subchapter VII
50 U.S.C. §§ 4021–4027Further Relief
50 U.S.C. § 4021
Anticipatory relief
Official text addressing anticipatory relief. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 4021 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4022
Power of attorney
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Read 50 U.S.C. § 4022 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4023
Professional liability protection
Official text addressing professional liability protection. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 4023 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4024
Health insurance reinstatement
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Read 50 U.S.C. § 4024 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4025
Guarantee of residency for military personnel and spouses of military personnel
Official text addressing guarantee of residency for military personnel and spouses of military personnel. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 4025 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4025a
Portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses
Official text addressing portability of professional licenses of servicemembers and their spouses. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 4025a at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4026
Business or trade obligations
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Read 50 U.S.C. § 4026 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4027
Guarantee of residency for spouses of servicemembers
Official text addressing guarantee of residency for spouses of servicemembers. Review scope, definitions, exceptions, timing, and remedies in the linked source before relying on this provision.
Read 50 U.S.C. § 4027 at the official U.S. Code ↗Subchapter VIII
50 U.S.C. §§ 4041–4043Civil Liability
50 U.S.C. § 4041
Enforcement by the Attorney General
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Read 50 U.S.C. § 4041 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4042
Private right of action
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Read 50 U.S.C. § 4042 at the official U.S. Code ↗50 U.S.C. § 4043
Preservation of remedies
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Read 50 U.S.C. § 4043 at the official U.S. Code ↗