US · guidance
Justice Manual § 9-113.800
Expedited Payment of Lienholders in Forfeiture Cases
The former Executive Office for Asset Forfeiture interpreted 28 U.S.C. § 524(c) as authorizing pre-forfeiture payment of liens and mortgages. Use of this authority must be approved in writing by MNF prior to entering into any agreement to pay a lienholder. It is intended that this authority be used sparingly and only in those situations where pre-forfeiture payment of liens and mortgages is necessary to avoid extreme hardship to natural persons. All other viable options, including interlocutory sales, must be pursued prior to seeking this authority.
History
[cited in JM 9-2.400; 9-119.010]
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- justice.gov
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- 2026-09-20
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- jm-2026-09-20
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