# Justice Manual § 9-115.200: Use of Seized Property by Department of Justice Personnel

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.200

## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-115.200
- **Heading:** Use of Seized Property by Department of Justice Personnel
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 9: Criminal / 9-115.000 - Use And Disposition Of Seized And Forfeited Property / Justice Manual § 9-115.200

## Text

Property under seizure and pending forfeiture may not be utilized for any reason by Department personnel, including for official use, until such time as the final order of forfeiture is issued.

Likewise, Department personnel may not make such property available for use by others, including persons acting in the capacity of a substitute custodian, for any purpose prior to completion of the forfeiture. However, court authority may be sought for use of seized property, after consultation with the United States Marshals Service, in situations such as the seizure of a ranch or business where use of equipment under seizure is necessary to maintain the ranch or business.
See
Chapter 5 the Asset Forfeiture Policy Manual ("Use of Seized Property by Department of Justice Personnel").

[updated May 2010]

## Nearby sections

- [Justice Manual § 9-115.100 Management and Disposal of Seized Assets](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.100.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.200 Use of Seized Property by Department of Justice Personnel](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.200.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.202 Use of Seized Property Where Custody is Retained by the State or Local Seizing Agency](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.202.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.203 Use of Seized Real Property by Occupants](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.203.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.300 Disposition of Forfeited Property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.300.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.310 Disposition of Forfeitable Property by Interlocutory Sale](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.310.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.400 Attorney General's Authority to Warrant Title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.400.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.412 Indemnification Agreement in Addition to Special Warranty Deed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.412.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.420 General Warranty Deed](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.420.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.430 Dispute Resolution](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.430.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.500 Purchase or Personal Use of Forfeited Property by Department Employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.500.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-115.600 Review of Official Use of Forfeited Property Valued at over $50,000](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-115.600.md)

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