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42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801 (2026)

Controlled substances forfeiture (Repealed).

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CHAPTER 68

FORFEITURES

Sec.

6801. Controlled substances forfeiture (Repealed).

6801.1. Terrorism forfeiture (Repealed).

6802. Procedure with respect to seized property subject to liens and rights of lienholders (Repealed).

Enactment. Chapter 68 was added June 30, 1988, P.L.464, No.79, effective immediately.

Chapter Heading. The heading of Chapter 68 was amended July 7, 2006, P.L.342, No.71, effective in 60 days.

Cross References. Chapter 68 is referred to in section 9912 of this title; section 1504 of Title 62 (Procurement).

§ 6801. Controlled substances forfeiture (Repealed).

2017 Repeal. Section 6801 was repealed June 29, 2017, P.L.247, No.13, effective July 1, 2017.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 153 cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1988–2025 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Allen, 107 A.3d 709 (Pa. 2014).

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Commonwealth v. Allen, 107 A.3d 709 (Pa. 2014). · cites it 7× “The legislature, to augment the protections against unlawful taking of personal property by the government enshrined in our state and federal constitutions, has crafted a substantive legal framework in the Controlled Substances Forfeiture Act, 42 Pa. C.S. § 6801 (“Forfeiture…”

Commonwealth v. One 1988 Ford Coupe Vin 1FABP41A9JF143651, 574 A.2d 631 (Pa. 1990). · cites it 13× “The above-captioned property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801, 6802. (emphasis added).”

Com. v. $34,440.00 U.S. Currency Appeal of: R. Falette, 138 A.3d 102 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016). · cites it 20× “42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6801 -6802. A "B pillar" is "one of two support posts that connect a vehicle's roof to its body at the rear of the front door.”

Commonwealth v. Marshall, 698 A.2d 576 (Pa. 1997). · cites it 10× “We granted allocatur to determine whether the trial court erred in concluding that the evidence presented was sufficient to sustain the Commonwealth's burden under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801(a). [2] In forfeiture proceedings involving money, the Commonwealth bears the initial burden of…”

Com. v. $301,360.00 U.S. Currency & One 2011 Lexus RX350, VIN 2T2BK1BA48C081250 Appeal of: C. Vasquez, 182 A.3d 1091 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). · cites it 8× “42 Pa. C.S. §§ 6801 -6802. We note that while this appeal was pending, the General Assembly repealed those sections of the Forfeiture Act by the Act of June 29, 2017, P.”

Commonwealth v. 1997 Chevrolet, 106 A.3d 836 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2014). · cites it 8× “]” 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801 (a)(6)(i)(C) (emphasis added).”

Commonwealth v. $6,425.00 Seized from Esquilin, 880 A.2d 523 (Pa. 2005). · cites it 4× “The Controlled Substances Forfeitures Act (“Forfeiture Act”), 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801 et seq., permits the forfeiture of money exchanged for drugs or used or intended to be used to facilitate any violation of the Controlled Substance Act, by providing as follows: Forfeitures generally.”

Pettit v. Namie, 931 A.2d 790 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2007). · cites it 6× “Forfeiture Section 6801 of the Judicial Code, 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801, in the Act commonly known as the Controlled Substances Forfeiture Act (Forfeiture Act), [2] provides a detailed scheme for the seizure, custody and ultimate disposition of property subject to forfeiture.”

Commonwealth v. 1997 Chevrolet & Contents Seized From Young, 160 A.3d 153 (Pa. 2017). · cites it 3× “42 Pa.C.S. § 6801 (a)(6)(i)(C). Whether there exists a common law basis for forfeiture in Pennsylvania has not been definitively decided by our Court, and lower court pronouncements have been inconsistent.”

Commonwealth v. Nineteen Hundred & Twenty Dollars United States Currency, 612 A.2d 614 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1992). · cites it 8× “” 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801 (a)(4)(iii). Section 13(a)(31) excepts possession of marijuana for *143 personal use in an amount not exceeding 30 grams.”

Commonwealth v. $11,600.00 Cash, U.S. Currency, 858 A.2d 160 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2004). · cites it 5× “2d 509 (1994), since that case involved marijuana, and not cocaine? The Forfeiture Act, 4 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801(a), permits the forfeiture of money exchanged for drugs or used or intended to be used to facilitate any violation of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic…”

Commonwealth v. Hanson, 82 A.3d 1023 (Pa. 2013). · cites it 3× “17 In this regard, the Commonwealth’s argument suggests, in *1035 substance, that close proximity creates a rebuttable presumption of control, similar to the operation of the Forfeiture Act, see 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801(a)(6)(h), as well as one facet of the federal sentencing…”

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— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(6)(ii) — 2 cases

Commonwealth v. $6,425.00 Seized from Esquilin, 880 A.2d 523 (Pa. 2005). “The Controlled Substances Forfeitures Act (“Forfeiture Act”), 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801 et seq., permits the forfeiture of money exchanged for drugs or used or intended to be used to facilitate any violation of the Controlled Substance Act, by providing as follows: Forfeitures generally.”

Com. v. T. Cash (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2015).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a) — 16 cases

Commonwealth v. Marshall, 698 A.2d 576 (Pa. 1997). “We granted allocatur to determine whether the trial court erred in concluding that the evidence presented was sufficient to sustain the Commonwealth's burden under 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801(a). [2] In forfeiture proceedings involving money, the Commonwealth bears the initial burden of…”

Commonwealth v. $11,600.00 Cash, U.S. Currency, 858 A.2d 160 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2004). “2d 509 (1994), since that case involved marijuana, and not cocaine? The Forfeiture Act, 4 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801(a), permits the forfeiture of money exchanged for drugs or used or intended to be used to facilitate any violation of The Controlled Substance, Drug, Device and Cosmetic…”

Commonwealth v. One 1988 Ford Coupe Vin 1FABP41A9JF143651, 574 A.2d 631 (Pa. 1990). “The above-captioned property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801, 6802. (emphasis added).”

Commonwealth v. Allen, 107 A.3d 709 (Pa. 2014). “The legislature, to augment the protections against unlawful taking of personal property by the government enshrined in our state and federal constitutions, has crafted a substantive legal framework in the Controlled Substances Forfeiture Act, 42 Pa. C.S. § 6801 (“Forfeiture…”

Commonwealth v. All That Certain Lot or Parcel of Land Located at 605 Univ. Drive, 104 A.3d 411 (Pa. 2014).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(1) — 5 cases

Commonwealth v. Nineteen Hundred & Twenty Dollars United States Currency, 612 A.2d 614 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1992). “” 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801 (a)(4)(iii). Section 13(a)(31) excepts possession of marijuana for *143 personal use in an amount not exceeding 30 grams.”

Commonwealth v. Miller, 130 A.3d 1 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015).

Com. v. $603.45 Cash (B. Severns & R. Russell) (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016).

Commonwealth v. $603.45 Cash, 144 A.3d 278 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016).

Com. v. Miller, F. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2015).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(2) — 2 cases

Commonwealth v. Trayer, 680 A.2d 1166 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1996).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(4) — 20 cases

Commonwealth v. One 1988 Ford Coupe Vin 1FABP41A9JF143651, 574 A.2d 631 (Pa. 1990). “The above-captioned property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801, 6802. (emphasis added).”

Com. v. $301,360.00 U.S. Currency & One 2011 Lexus RX350, VIN 2T2BK1BA48C081250 Appeal of: C. Vasquez, 182 A.3d 1091 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2018). “42 Pa. C.S. §§ 6801 -6802. We note that while this appeal was pending, the General Assembly repealed those sections of the Forfeiture Act by the Act of June 29, 2017, P.”

In Re King Props., 602 A.2d 486 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1992).

Strand v. Chester Police Dep't, 687 A.2d 872 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1997).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(4)(i) — 1 case

Commonwealth v. One 1988 Ford Coupe Vin 1FABP41A9JF143651, 574 A.2d 631 (Pa. 1990). “The above-captioned property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801, 6802. (emphasis added).”

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(4)(ii) — 3 cases

Com. v. Black 2009 Ford Mustang Re: J.J. Keller, 125 A.3d 493 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2015).

Commonwealth v. One 1983 Honda Prelude, 15 Pa. D. & C.4th 69 (1992).

Commonwealth v. One 1986 Dodge 600 Convertible, 15 Pa. D. & C.4th 439 (1992).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(4)(iii) — 2 cases

Commonwealth v. One (1) 2001 BMW VIN NO. WBAFA53571LM72902, 868 A.2d 42 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2005).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(4)(iv) — 3 cases

Commonwealth v. 1997 Chevrolet, 106 A.3d 836 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2014). “]” 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801 (a)(6)(i)(C) (emphasis added).”

Commonwealth v. One 1987 Nissan, 5 Pa. D. & C.4th 501 (1990).

Commonwealth v. One 1984 Chrysler Fifth Avenue Sedan, 638 A.2d 370 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1994).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(5)(i)(c) — 1 case

Com. v. R. Teeter (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2017).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(6) — 6 cases

Commonwealth v. 1997 Chevrolet & Contents Seized From Young, 160 A.3d 153 (Pa. 2017). “42 Pa.C.S. § 6801 (a)(6)(i)(C). Whether there exists a common law basis for forfeiture in Pennsylvania has not been definitively decided by our Court, and lower court pronouncements have been inconsistent.”

Commonwealth v. $26,556.00 Seized From Polidoro, 672 A.2d 389 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1996).

Commonwealth v. 6969 Forest Avenue, 713 A.2d 701 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1998).

Commonwealth, Aplt. v. 1997 Chevrolet, etc. (Pa. 2017).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(6)(A) — 1 case

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(6)(h) — 4 cases

Commonwealth v. Hanson, 82 A.3d 1023 (Pa. 2013). “17 In this regard, the Commonwealth’s argument suggests, in *1035 substance, that close proximity creates a rebuttable presumption of control, similar to the operation of the Forfeiture Act, see 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801(a)(6)(h), as well as one facet of the federal sentencing…”

Commonwealth v. $259.00 Cash U.S. Currency, 860 A.2d 228 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2004).

Commonwealth v. $16,208.38 U.S. Currency Seized From Holt, 635 A.2d 233 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1993).

Com. of PA v. A.J. Porrino, 96 A.3d 1132 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2014).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(6)(i) — 5 cases

Com. v. $34,440.00 U.S. Currency Appeal of: R. Falette, 138 A.3d 102 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2016). “42 Pa.C.S. §§ 6801 -6802. A "B pillar" is "one of two support posts that connect a vehicle's roof to its body at the rear of the front door.”

Com. of PA v. A.J. Porrino, 96 A.3d 1132 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2014).

Commonwealth v. $23,320.00 U.S. Currency, 733 A.2d 693 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1999).

Com. v. R. Teeter (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2017).

Commonwealth v. $34,440.00 US Cur. Apl of Falette (Pa. 2017).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(6)(i)(A) — 36 cases

Commonwealth v. Birdsong, 24 A.3d 319 (Pa. 2011).

Commonwealth v. McJett, 811 A.2d 104 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2002).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(6)(i)(B) — 9 cases

Commonwealth v. $259.00 Cash U.S. Currency, 860 A.2d 228 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2004).

Commonwealth v. $8006.00 U.S. Currency Seized, 646 A.2d 621 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1994).

Commonwealth v. Nine Thousand Three Hundred Ten Dollars U.S.C., 638 A.2d 480 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1994).

Commonwealth v. Funds in Merrill Lynch Account, 937 A.2d 595 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2007).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(6)(i)(C) — 19 cases

Commonwealth v. 1997 Chevrolet, 106 A.3d 836 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2014). “]” 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801 (a)(6)(i)(C) (emphasis added).”

In Re King Props., 635 A.2d 128 (Pa. 1993).

Commonwealth v. 502-504 Gordon Street, 607 A.2d 839 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1992).

Commonwealth v. One 1988 Ford Coupe Vin 1FABP41A9JF143651, 574 A.2d 631 (Pa. 1990). “The above-captioned property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801, 6802. (emphasis added).”

Commonwealth v. 6969 Forest Avenue, 713 A.2d 701 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1998).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(6)(i)(c) — 1 case

Brown v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 940 A.2d 610 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2008).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(6)(ii) — 25 cases

Com. of PA v. A.J. Porrino, 96 A.3d 1132 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2014).

In re United States Currency in the Amount of $315,900.00, 902 P.2d 351 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1995).

Brown v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 940 A.2d 610 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2008).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(6)(iii) — 2 cases

Brown v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 940 A.2d 610 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2008).

Commonwealth v. One 1988 Ford Coupe Vin 1FABP41A9JF143651, 574 A.2d 631 (Pa. 1990). “The above-captioned property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801, 6802. (emphasis added).”

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(a)(7) — 2 cases

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. S. Wolfgang, 97 A.3d 1274 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2014).

Commonwealth v. Morelli, 55 A.3d 177 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2012).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(b) — 10 cases

Commonwealth v. Perez, 941 A.2d 778 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2008).

Commonwealth v. Fontanez, 739 A.2d 152 (Pa. 1999).

Brown v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 940 A.2d 610 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2008).

Commonwealth v. $16,208.38 U.S. Currency Seized From Holt, 635 A.2d 233 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1993).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(b)(1) — 3 cases

In re M.S., 980 A.2d 612 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2009).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(b)(4) — 2 cases

Commonwealth v. Jackson, 53 A.3d 952 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2012).

Commonwealth v. One Thousand Two Hundred & Twenty Dollars ($1,220.00) Cash, U.S., 749 A.2d 1013 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2000).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(c) — 5 cases

Commonwealth v. Allen, 59 A.3d 677 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2012).

Commonwealth v. Smith, 757 A.2d 354 (Pa. 2000).

Commonwealth v. Fontanez, 679 A.2d 1361 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1996).

Commonwealth v. One Thousand Two Hundred & Twenty Dollars ($1,220.00) Cash, U.S., 749 A.2d 1013 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2000).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(d) — 5 cases

Commonwealth v. Perez, 941 A.2d 778 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2008).

Commonwealth v. 6969 Forest Avenue, 713 A.2d 701 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1998).

Commonwealth v. $1155.00 Cash, 909 A.2d 12 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2006).

Commonwealth v. $499 U.S. Cash Currency, 13 Pa. D. & C.4th 209 (1991).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(e) — 8 cases

Pettit v. Namie, 931 A.2d 790 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2007). “Forfeiture Section 6801 of the Judicial Code, 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801, in the Act commonly known as the Controlled Substances Forfeiture Act (Forfeiture Act), [2] provides a detailed scheme for the seizure, custody and ultimate disposition of property subject to forfeiture.”

Commonwealth v. $73,671.30 Cash, U.S. Currency, & Assorted Firearms, 654 A.2d 93 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1995).

Commonwealth v. Fid. Bank Accounts, 631 A.2d 710 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1993).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(e)(2) — 3 cases

In Re King Props., 635 A.2d 128 (Pa. 1993).

In Re King Props., 602 A.2d 486 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1992).

Brown v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 940 A.2d 610 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2008).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(f) — 3 cases

Com. v. Real Prop. & Improvements, 890 A.2d 35 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2006).

Commonwealth v. 1997 Chevrolet, 106 A.3d 836 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2014). “]” 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801 (a)(6)(i)(C) (emphasis added).”

Commonwealth v. All that Certain Lot or Parcel of Land Located at 605 Univ. Drive, 61 A.3d 1048 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2012).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(g) — 1 case

Commonwealth v. $73,671.30 Cash, U.S. Currency, & Assorted Firearms, 654 A.2d 93 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1995).

— 42 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 6801(j) — 1 case

Commonwealth v. One 1988 Ford Coupe Vin 1FABP41A9JF143651, 574 A.2d 631 (Pa. 1990). “The above-captioned property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. § 6801, 6802. (emphasis added).”

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