What is a forfeiture claim?
TO CONTEST THE FORFEITURE OF THE PROPERTY IN UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT YOU MUST FILE A CLAIM. Failure to file a claim may result in the seized property being forfeited to the United States. To file a claim: A claim must be filed with the agency that gave notice of the seizure and intent to forfeit.
What are the two types of forfeiture?
United States. There are two types of forfeiture (confiscation) cases, criminal and civil. Approximately half of all forfeiture cases practiced today are civil, although many of those are filed in parallel to a related criminal case.
What do you mean by forfeiture?
Definition of forfeiture
1 : the act of forfeiting : the loss of property or money because of a breach of a legal obligation assets subject to forfeiture. 2 : something (such as money or property) that is forfeited : penalty.
What is a forfeiture action?
Forfeiture Action means any action, including investigations, hearings, and other legal proceedings, before any court, tribunal, commission, or governmental authority, agency, or instrumentality, whether domestic or foreign, that may result in seizure of any property or asset.