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Section 12.03: Controlled Substances Forfeitures (From Contemporary Federal Criminal Practice: Volume 2 of The Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984, P 622-632, 1988, B. James George, Jr. -- See NCJ-119253)

NCJ Number
119257
Author(s)
B J George Jr
Date Published
1988
Length
11 pages
Annotation
This section details legislative changes to drug forfeiture provisions made by the Federal Comprehensive Crime Control Act of 1984 and details proceedings authorized by the changes.
Abstract
The legislation enacted three major changes in drug forfeiture provisions. First, a new criminal forfeiture provision applicable to all felony drug cases was enacted, paralleling the drug forfeiture provisions in the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Second, civil forfeiture provisions in the Federal controlled substances laws were amended to permit forfeiture of real property in certain circumstances. Third, a requirement staying civil forfeiture proceedings until criminal proceedings are disposed of was enacted. The scope and requirements for a forfeiture order are detailed, along with specifics of protective orders, seizure warrants, and disposal procedures. 77 footnotes.