Can the proceeds of property which is forfeited be placed in a state or local law enforcement agencys general budget?
A. No, the Attorney General of the United States has promulgated strict guidelines under which proceeds of forfeited property may be used by participating law enforcement agencies. Permissible uses include such items as undercover investigation costs, investigative equipment costs, and salaries for officers working in joint task force situations. Seized vehicles may be put into official use for undercover operations. United States Attorney personnel are not permitted to participate in the sharing of assets.
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