Section 30. Asset seizure

A. Property subject to seizure under § 18.2-249 of the Code of Virginia, that is seized with the intent to forfeit to the Commonwealth and retain the property or proceeds for law-enforcement use pursuant to Chapter 22.1 of Title 19.2, shall be reported to the department provided that the property or cash value exceeds $100.

B. The agency administrator of the designated seizing agency will file a DCJS Form 998, Asset Seizure Reporting Form, within 21 days of seizure with intent to forfeit pursuant to § 18.2-249. This form calls for detailed information regarding the description and location of property. If more than one agency participates in the seizure, the names, addresses and agency administrators of all participating agencies or offices shall be reported to the department on Form 998.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR240-04-2 § 3, eff. July 29, 1992.

Statutory Authority

§§ 19.2-386.4, 19.2-386.10 and 19.2-386.14 of the Code of Virginia.