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Federal asset-forfeiture proceedings
General information about federal administrative, civil judicial, and criminal forfeiture proceedings.
Overview
Governing materials
Federal forfeiture may proceed administratively, through a civil judicial action against property, or as part of a criminal case. Applicable statutes and procedures depend on the property and alleged offense. U.S. Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Policy Manual.
Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions include procedures for federal civil-forfeiture actions. Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Supplemental Rules.
Court and agency record
Common record categories
- Seizure notices and administrative claim forms
- Warrants and property inventories
- Financial and ownership records
- Civil complaints, indictments, and forfeiture orders
Primary references
Official sources
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