Code of Federal Regulations · Section
§ 8.11 — Interplay Of Administrative And Criminal Judicial Forfeiture Proceedings
28 C.F.R. § 8.11
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An administrative forfeiture proceeding pending against seized or restrained property does not bar the Government from alleging that the same property is forfeitable in a criminal case. Notwithstanding the fact that an allegation of forfeiture has been included in a criminal indictment or information, the property may be administratively forfeited in a parallel proceeding.
Authorizing Statute
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Functions of the Attorney General28 U.S.C. § 509
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Civil forfeiture18 U.S.C. § 981
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Seizure; appraisement19 U.S.C. § 1606
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Persons required to register21 U.S.C. § 822
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Departmental regulations5 U.S.C. § 301