Forfeitures in the United States

Introduction to Forfeitures (State statute topic)

The purpose of Forfeitures is to provide a broad appreciation of the Forfeitures legal topic. Select from the list of U.S. legal topics for information (other than Forfeitures).

Forfeitures (Remedies)

This section introduces, discusses and describes the basics of forfeitures. Then, cross references and a brief overview about Remedies is provided. Finally, the subject of Civil Procedure in relation with forfeitures is examined. Note that a list of cross references, bibliography and other resources appears at the end of this entry.

Forfeitures

In Legislation

Forfeitures in the U.S. Code: Title 26, Subtitle F, Chapter 75, Subchapter C

The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating forfeitures are compiled in the United States Code under Title 26, Subtitle F, Chapter 75, Subchapter C. It constitutes “prima facie” evidence of statutes relating to Tax Administration (including forfeitures) of the United States. The reader can further narrow his/her legal research of the general topic (in this case, Criminal Law and Criminal Offenses of the US Code, including forfeitures) by chapter and subchapter.

Resources

Further Reading

• Information about Forfeitures in the Gale Encyclopedia of American Law.