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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
In this chapter, unless the context or subject matter otherwise requires:
1. “Forfeitable property” means any of the following:
a. Property that is illegally possessed or is contraband.
b. Property that has been used or is intended to be used to facilitate the commission of a criminal offense or to avoid detection or apprehension of a person committing a criminal offense. For purposes of this subdivision, property does not include a residence or other real estate where a co-owner, whether by joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or tenancy by the entireties, of the residence or other real estate, has not been convicted of the criminal offense that was facilitated by the use or intended use of the property.
c. Property that is acquired as or from the proceeds of a criminal offense.
d. Property offered or given to another as an inducement for the commission of a criminal offense.
e. A vehicle or other means of transportation used in the commission of a felony, the escape from the scene of the commission of a felony, or in the transportation of property that is the subject matter of a felony.
f. Personal property used in the theft of livestock or the transportation of stolen livestock.
2. “Seized property” means property taken or held by any law enforcement agency in the course of that agency's official duties with or without the consent of the person, if any, who had possession or a right to possession of the property at the time it was taken into custody.
3. “Seizing agency” is the law enforcement agency that has taken possession of or seized property in the course of that agency's official duties.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - North Dakota Century Code Title 29. Judicial Procedure, Criminal § 29-31.1-01. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nd/title-29-judicial-procedure-criminal/nd-cent-code-sect-29-31-1-01/
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