NCJ Number
141760
Date Published
1993
Length
38 pages
Annotation
In the field of asset forfeiture, law enforcement agencies need to undertake preseizure planning in order to anticipate problems likely to arise during and after asset seizure.
Abstract
The first section of this handbook discusses the reasons for conducting preseizure planning. Topics briefly covered here include preseizure planning and participants, assets subject to seizure, rationales for seizures, factors related to asset value, third party issues, public reaction to seizures, and agency costs and involvement after the seizure. The second section discusses the procedures involved in seizing the asset, followed by an examination of likely postseizure issues, problems, and costs. These issues may include confirming asset value and condition, notice and filings, third party petitions, property management, and property disposal. A checklist of questions to address during preseizure planning -- determining whether and what to seize, deciding who conducts the seizure, and addressing postseizure issues, problems, and costs.