[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 8, Volume 1]

[Revised as of January 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 8CFR274.20]



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                     TITLE 8--ALIENS AND NATIONALITY

 

               CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

PART 274_SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF CONVEYANCES--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 274.20  Compromise of judicial forfeiture proceedings.



    Judicial forfeiture proceedings commenced pursuant to section 274(b) 

of the Act and this part may be compromised by the United States 

Attorney only with the concurrence of the Director, Asset Forfeiture 

Office, Criminal Division, Department of Justice. In evaluating a 

compromise, the United States Attorney shall consider the probabilities 

for successfully prosecuting the judicial forfeiture proceedings and the 

terms of the compromise offer. The United States Attorney shall consult 

with the regional commissioner before recommending a compromise.