Equitable Sharing Agreement And Certification In Montgomery
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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.
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.
Settlements to forfeit property are designed to conserve the resources of both the claimants and the government in situations where justice will be served.
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.
Property that can be administratively forfeited includes merchandise prohibited from importation; a conveyance used to import, transport, or store a controlled substance; a monetary instrument; or other property that does not exceed $500,000 in value.
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.
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.
