The Washington Agreement to Forfeit Property is an agreement between the United States and Washington state that allows the federal government to seize and forfeit property associated with criminal activity in the state of Washington. This agreement, which was signed in 1993, gives the federal government the authority to take control of property held by individuals or entities involved in criminal activities, such as money laundering or drug trafficking, and to use it for law enforcement purposes. The agreement also provides a means for the state of Washington to retain a portion of the forfeited property to support crime prevention programs. The Washington Agreement to Forfeit Property outlines two types of forfeiture proceedings: criminal and civil. Under criminal forfeiture, property is forfeited upon the conviction of the owner for certain offenses, such as drug trafficking or money laundering. Civil forfeiture, on the other hand, enables the government to take control of property without the need to prove criminal activity or a conviction. This type of forfeiture is typically used in cases where it is difficult to prove a criminal connection. Under the Washington Agreement to Forfeit Property, the federal government is responsible for returning the forfeited property back to the state of Washington for use in crime prevention programs. The agreement also stipulates that any proceeds from the sale of forfeited property must be used to fund these programs. Finally, the agreement sets out specific procedures for the federal government to follow in order to ensure the proper disposal of forfeited property.