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Author Worrall, John L.

Title Asset forfeiture [electronic resource] / by John L. Worrall.

Imprint Washington, DC : U.S. Dept. of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, c2008.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe Federal Documents Online  J 36.15/4:7    ---  Available
Description 1 online resource (viii, 62 p.) : digital, PDF file
Series Problem-oriented guides for police. Response guides series ; no. 7
Problem-oriented guides for police. Response guides series ; guide no. 7.
Note Title from title screen (viewed on April 10, 2009).
"November 2008."
"Supported by Cooperative Agreement Number 2007-CK-WX-K008 by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of Justice."
Problems for which forfeiture is a remedy include illegal drug markets, nuisance properties, street racing, drunk driving, drivers with revoked licenses, and prostitution.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 49-53).
Contents Introduction -- Origins and varieties of forfeiture -- Forfeiture laws and sharing -- Benefits of forfeiture -- Possible criticisms and negative consequences -- Problems for which forfeiture is a remedy -- Implementing a forfeiture program -- Conclusion -- Appx. A. Selected federal forfeiture laws -- Appx. B. Disposition statutes by state -- Appx. C. National code of professional conduct for asset forfeiture -- Appx. D. National District Attorneys Association guidelines for civil asset forfeiture -- Endnotes -- References -- About the author -- Other Problem-oriented guides for police.
Subject Forfeiture -- United States.
Added Author United States. Department of Justice. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services.
Center for Problem-Oriented Policing.
Gpo Item No. 0720-C-06 (online)
Sudoc No. J 36.15/4:7

 
    
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