Through equitable sharing, any state or local law enforcement agency that directly participates in a law enforcement effort that results in a federal forfeiture may either request to put tangible forfeited property into official use or an equitable share of the net proceeds of the forfeiture.
The U.S. Department of Justice's equitable sharing program is designed to enhance cooperation among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies through the sharing of proceeds resulting from federal forfeitures.
Settlements to forfeit property are designed to conserve the resources of both the claimants and the government in situations where justice will be served.
The Asset Forfeiture Program's primary goals are: To punish and deter criminal activity by depriving criminals of property used in or acquired through illegal activities. To promote and enhance cooperation among federal, state, local, tribal, and foreign law enforcement agencies.
The primary benefit of administrative forfeiture is to avoid burdening the courts with judicial actions when no one contests the forfeiture of the seized property.
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Equitable Sharing Request Form (DAG-71) For use by State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies Deadline for submission of this request is forty-five (45) days following the date of forfeiture. Asset Information.