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DOJ Justice Manual › Title 9: Criminal › 9-143.000 - Collection Of Criminal Monetary Impositions › Justice Manual § 9-143.340

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In every restitution case where the victim is other than a federal agency, a notice of lien must be filed by the United States in accordance with 18 U.S.C. § 3613. In cases involving only fines, special assessments or restitution owed to a federal agency, a notice of lien must be filed if the total amount of those debts exceeds $2500. If the United States is unable to file a lien because it does not have the necessary information under state law, e.g., no known address, the FLU must document the file accordingly. Upon satisfaction of the debt, a Release of Lien should be filed or sent to the defendant.

[added May 2018]

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