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Definition: The government seizure of property connected to criminal activity. Florida allows both criminal forfeiture (after conviction) and civil forfeiture (property itself is "charged"), though 2016 reforms require an arrest for civil forfeiture.
Category: FL-Specific Laws · Statute: F.S. 932.701 · Source: Florida Legislature
Understanding Asset Forfeiture in Florida
The government seizure of property connected to criminal activity. Florida allows both criminal forfeiture (after conviction) and civil forfeiture (property itself is "charged"), though 2016 reforms require an arrest for civil forfeiture.
How This Relates to Bail
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