19 Questions
Who is responsible for determining whether to file a civil forfeiture action?
The SIS Commander or a designee
Which unit serves as the Police Department's liaison with the City Attorney and/or an assigned private civil forfeiture attorney?
The SIS/VIN Unit
Where can Department personnel find information about recent changes to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act?
CGPD Civil Forfeiture Training Presentation
Who is responsible for supervising the money count?
SIS Supervisor
How many personnel are allowed to count the money?
Five
Where are the seized vehicles stored awaiting forfeiture proceedings?
Forfeiture Lot
What form is used to verify the currency during the money count?
Currency Verification Form
Which factors should be considered prior to any recommendation or final decision to seize real property?
All of the above
What is the time frame for initiating forfeiture proceedings after the date of seizure?
45 days
Who has the final decision-making authority to seize real property?
The Chief of Police
What happens if the claimant prevails at the conclusion of the judicial process?
The seized property is released to the lawful owner immediately
Which department is responsible for tracking the request for transfer of federally forfeited property and currency?
SIS Commander
What happens to vehicles and other property that are forfeited and not used for law enforcement purposes by the Police Department?
They are sent to the City Procurement Division for auction
Under what circumstances will seized real property be released to the lawful owner without assessing any costs?
If legal requirements have been satisfied
What happens to currency seized by the South Florida Money Laundering Strike Force?
It is deposited into the Forfeiture Asset Fund account
When is it permissible to make a probable cause seizure without judicial approval?
When the seizure is taking place at the time of FCFA violations
What must be done with property that is seized and not being retained as evidence or for forfeiture?
It must be placed in the Property Room
What should be done if real property to be seized is occupied and dependent children or medically deficient persons are present?
Notification of appropriate social service agencies should be made immediately
When should the SIS Commander be notified of a seizure?
At the time of seizure
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