US · guidance
Justice Manual § 9-112.230
Preservation Policy for Civil Forfeiture
The timing and scope of litigation holds can present complex issues. When an Assistant United States Attorney assigned to a case reasonably anticipates civil forfeiture litigation, the AUSA should consult Chapter 11, Section VII of the Asset Forfeiture Policy Manual for detailed guidance on preservation of potentially relevant evidence. Failure to comply with a duty to preserve when required by law may result in court-imposed sanctions or other adverse consequences.
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[new August 2013]
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