Forfeiture Statute
/ˈfɔːrfɪtʃər ˈstætʃuːt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legislative act authorizing the government to seize property connected to criminal activity or violations of law.
The court upheld the forfeiture statute allowing confiscation of assets from drug traffickers.
Forms
- forfeiture statute
- forfeiture statutes
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Commentary
Forfeiture statutes typically require a nexus between the property and unlawful conduct and may vary in scope; precise statutory language should be carefully examined for procedural requirements and protections.
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