US · guidance
Justice Manual § 9-14.000
Definitions
In this procedure, “seized evidence disposal process” means actions taken by Department of Justice (“Department”) agencies to return personal property seized as evidence in a criminal case to its lawful owner once its continued retention and use for official purposes is no longer necessary, or to otherwise legally dispose of such evidence. This includes all subsequent actions involving the property taken pursuant to CFR Title 41, Subtitle C, Chapter 128, Part 128-48.001-128-48.503, “Utilization, Donation, or Disposal of Abandoned and Forfeited Personal Property.”
In 9-14.005 through 9-14.008 “United States Attorney’s Office” (“USAO”) includes all divisions within the Department that prosecute criminal cases.
History
[added December 2020]
Provenance
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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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