# 50 C.F.R. § 12.38 (2026): What happens if my property is subject to civil judicial actions to obtain forfeiture?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_38

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 12.38 (2026)
- **Heading:** What happens if my property is subject to civil judicial actions to obtain forfeiture?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 50 CFR: Wildlife and Fisheries / Chapter I: UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 12: SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES / Subpart C: Forfeiture Proceedings / § 12.38: § 12.38   What happens if my property is subject to civil judicial actions to obtain forfeiture?

## Text

If a claim is filed in the forfeiture proceeding under § 12.36, the Solicitor will refer the case to the Department of Justice to include in a civil forfeiture complaint or in a criminal indictment.

## Nearby sections

- [50 C.F.R. § 12.31 (2026) § 12.31   What are the basic types of forfeiture proceedings?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_31.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.32 (2026) § 12.32   When may the Service or the Solicitor obtain administrative forfeiture of my property?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_32.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.33 (2026) § 12.33   How do I file a petition for remission of forfeiture requesting the release of my property?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_33.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.34 (2026) § 12.34   What are the standards for remission of forfeiture?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_34.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.35 (2026) § 12.35   How will the Solicitor notify me of the decision on my petition for remission?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_35.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.36 (2026) § 12.36   How do I file a claim to get back my seized property?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_36.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.37 (2026) § 12.37   Can I get my property back while the claim is pending?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_37.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 12.38 (2026) § 12.38   What happens if my property is subject to civil judicial actions to obtain forfeiture?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P12_S12_38.md)

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