50 C.F.R. § 12.38

What happens if my property is subject to civil judicial actions to obtain forfeiture?

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If a claim is filed in the forfeiture proceeding under § 12.36, the Solicitor will refer the case to the Department of Justice to include in a civil forfeiture complaint or in a criminal indictment.