# Justice Manual § 9-119.102: Adoption Policy —Approval/Consultation/Notification Requirements

> Federal · Agency guidance · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-119.102

## Section

- **Citation:** Justice Manual § 9-119.102
- **Heading:** Adoption Policy —Approval/Consultation/Notification Requirements
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Agency guidance
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DOJ Justice Manual / Title 9: Criminal / 9-119.000 - Asset Forfeiture Approval, Consultation, And Notification Requirements / Justice Manual § 9-119.102

## Text

If a Federal agency declines to adopt a seizure but has no objection to the direct adoption of the seizure by the U.S. Attorney for judicial forfeiture under federal law, the U.S. Attorney may adopt the seizure and pursue the forfeiture civilly or criminally. On the other hand, if the federal agency declines to adopt the seizure and believes that it should not be adopted for federal forfeiture and the U.S. Attorney disagrees, the U.S. Attorney may refer the matter to MNF. After consulting with the headquarters office of the seizing agency, MNF may authorize direct adoption of the seizure or category of seizures by the U.S. Attorney where a compelling law enforcement purpose justifies such action. See Chapter 1 of the Asset Forfeiture Policy Manual and
JM 9-116.170
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[updated January 2026]

## Nearby sections

- [Justice Manual § 9-119.010 General Approval, Consultation, and Notification Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-119.010.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-119.100 Administrative Forfeiture 60-Day Notice Waiver Approval/Consultation/Notification Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-119.100.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-119.102 Adoption Policy —Approval/Consultation/Notification Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-119.102.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-119.111 Forfeiture Appeals—Approval/Consultation/Notification Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-119.111.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-119.119 Restraining Orders Pre-Indictment—Approval/Consultation/Notification Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-119.119.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-119.300 Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act Cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-119.300.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-119.400 Money Laundering Prosecutions and Forfeitures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-119.400.md)
- [Justice Manual § 9-119.700 Remission (or Mitigation) and Restoration of Forfeited Properties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/JM_S9-119.700.md)

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