When am I covered by the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA)?

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The SCRA provides legal and financial protections to those who have answered the Nation's call to serve. View our fact sheet to learn more.

Under the SCRA, “military service” is defined as serving on active duty under Title 10 section 101(d)(1) of the United States Code. This is commonly referred to as being on “Title 10 status.”

For members of the National Guard, “military service” is defined as “service under a call to active service authorized by the President or the Secretary of Defense for a period of more than 30 consecutive days under section 502(f) of title 32, United States Code, for purposes of responding to a national emergency declared by the President and supported by Federal funds.”

Some provisions of SCRA may apply for a period of time after servicemembers are no longer in military service. If you still have questions about your rights under the SCRA, contact your closest legal assistance (JAG) office for more information. You also may be able to get assistance from your state attorney general .

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