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Justice Manual § 9-113.101

Statutory Basis Requirement for Forfeiture by Settlement and Plea Bargaining in Civil and Criminal Actions

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There must be a statutory basis for the forfeiture of the property and sufficient facts stated in the settlement documents to satisfy the elements of the statute.

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