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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-116.000 - Equitable Sharing And Federal Adoption › Justice Manual § 9-116.150

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Whenever practicable, Department of Justice officials should obtain ex parte judicial approval prior to seizing personal property.

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Chapter 1 of the Asset Forfeiture Policy Manual.

[updated May 2010]

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