Administrative forfeiture

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000378",
  "term": "Administrative forfeiture",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A non-judicial process by which government agencies can seize and take ownership of property alleged to be involved in criminal activity, without requiring a court order. This procedure is often used for assets like cash, vehicles, or real estate valued below a certain threshold, such as $500,000 in federal law. Property owners can challenge the forfeiture through an administrative petition or by filing a claim that forces the government to initiate judicial proceedings.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/administrative-forfeiture/"
}