US · guidance
Justice Manual § 9-116.150
Judicial Review Favored
Whenever practicable, Department of Justice officials should obtain ex parte judicial approval prior to seizing personal property. See Chapter 1 of the Asset Forfeiture Policy Manual.
History
[updated May 2010]
Provenance
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- justice.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-20
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- jm-2026-09-20
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