28 CFR § 8.16 Forfeiture Authority for Certain Statutes

§ 8.16 Attorney fees and costs.

Current through Sep 21, 2026 · Read all of Part 8

The United States is not liable for attorney fees or costs in any administrative forfeiture proceeding, including such proceedings in which a claim is filed, even if the matter is referred to the U.S. Attorney, and the U.S. Attorney declines to commence judicial forfeiture proceedings.

← § 8.15 Requests for hardship release of seized property.§ 8.17 Purpose and scope. →