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You’re not just a Member… You’re an Owner!

For nearly 90 years, Justice Federal Credit Union has provided a place for Members to save and borrow; but more importantly, to belong. We are committed to serving the justice, law enforcement and public safety community and improving the financial health of our Members so that they and their families thrive for generations to come.

Once you join Justice Federal, you are a Member for life, even if you change jobs, retire or move out of the area. Simply keep your account active and in good standing.

How to Qualify for Membership

Founded in 1935 in the halls of the Department of Justice, we have expanded our reach in support of the justice, law enforcement and public safety community nationwide. Through our partnership with Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), we are pleased to offer Membership to anyone who supports the men and women who serve the justice and law enforcement community, and public safety across the nation.

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As a member or supporter of the justice, law enforcement and public safety community, we will extend complimentary membership with Concerns of Police Survivors, C.O.P.S. when you join Justice Federal.


  • Employees, Retirees and Family members of the following entities are eligible to join Justice Federal Credit Union:
  • Department of Justice
  • Department of Homeland Security
  • State/Local Law Enforcement or Public Safety - to meet Membership eligibility, Justice Federal will share your name, address, contact number, and email with C.O.P.S., a 501, (c)(3) non-profit organization and the leading peer support organization for law enforcement across the country.
  • Georgia Department of Public Safety
  • Employees of the City of Bridgeport, WV
  • Donors/Members of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) – to meet Membership eligibility, Justice Federal will donate $5.00 to Concerns of Police Survivors and will share your name, address, contact number, and email with C.O.P.S., a 501, (c)(3) non-profit organization and the leading peer support organization for law enforcement across the country.


  • Immediate family of Justice Federal Members who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for membership. This includes spouses, children, siblings, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, stepchildren, stepsiblings, stepparents, adopted family, as well as anyone living in the same residence under a single economic unit.



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We are pleased to offer Membership to anyone who serves or supports the justice, law enforcement and public safety community across the nation.

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The following information is required―
• Social Security Number
• Driver’s License or Government ID
• Current Home Address

A $5 minimum balance in a Savings Account is required to
establish and maintain membership.

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When you refer an eligible family member, friend or colleague for Membership.*

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Once you join Justice Federal, you are a Member for life, even if you change jobs, retire or move out of the area. Simply keep your account active and in good standing.

Refer a Member
Justice Runs in the Family: refer an eligible family member, coworker or friend for Membership. Membership with Justice Federal can be passed along from one generation to the next.

Family Members of Eligible Members
Immediate family of Justice Federal Members who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible for membership. This includes spouses, children, siblings, parents, grandparents, grandchildren, stepchildren, stepsiblings, stepparents, adopted family, as well as anyone living in the same residence under a single economic unit.

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To establish membership, a $5 minimum deposit is required to a Share Savings account, or Young Savers account. You can join online or in person at any one of our Branches. It takes just minutes to apply for membership.