# 50 CFR § 12.6: How does the Service release seized property under a bond?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.6

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 12.6
- **Heading:** How does the Service release seized property under a bond?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER B—TAKING, POSSESSION, TRANSPORTATION, SALE, PURCHASE, BARTER, EXPORTATION, AND IMPORTATION OF WILDLIFE AND PLANTS > PART 12—SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE PROCEDURES > Subpart A—General Provisions

## Text

(a) When an administrative forfeiture is pending, the Service may at its discretion accept an appearance bond or other security from you in place of any property authorized for seizure by civil forfeiture under any Act listed in § 12.2. If you file a judicial claim, then early release of property must be handled under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. 983(f).
(b) You may post an appearance bond or other security in place of seized property only if the Service, at its discretion, authorizes the acceptance of the bond or security and the following conditions are met:
(1) You must complete Service Form 3-2095, Cash Bond for Release of Seized Property;
(2) The Service may release your seized property only to you (the owner) or your designated representative; and
(3) Your possession of the property may not violate or undermine the purpose or policy of any applicable law or regulation.

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 12.1 § 12.1 What is the purpose of the regulations in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.1.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.2 § 12.2 What is the scope of the regulations in this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.2.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.3 § 12.3 What definitions do I need to know?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.3.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.4 § 12.4 When and how must documents be filed or issued?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.4.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.5 § 12.5 How does the Service handle seizures made by other agencies?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.5.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.6 § 12.6 How does the Service release seized property under a bond?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.6.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.11 § 12.11 How is personal notification of seizure and proposed forfeiture provided?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.12 § 12.12 How is public notification of seizure and proposed forfeiture provided?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.12.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.13 § 12.13 How is a declaration of forfeiture issued?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.13.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.14 § 12.14 What happens if the required notification of seizure and proposed forfeiture is not provided?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.14.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.31 § 12.31 What are the basic types of forfeiture proceedings?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.31.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.32 § 12.32 When may the Service or the Solicitor obtain administrative forfeiture of my property?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.32.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.33 § 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/ecfr-50-12.33.md)
- [50 CFR § 12.34 § 12.34 What are the standards for remission of forfeiture?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.34.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-12.6. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.