The following excerpt is from U.S.A v. 1996 Freightliner Fld Tractor VIN 1FUYDXYB0TP822291, D.C. No.CV 08-423-TUC-CKJ, No. 09-15821 (9th Cir. 2011):
3.18 U.S.C. 983. See United States v. 144,774 Pounds of Blue King Crab, 410 F.3d 1131, 1134 (9th Cir. 2005) ("[18 U.S.C. 983] sets forth the procedures used in all civil forfeitures under federal law unless the particular forfeiture statute is specifically exempted in 18 U.S.C. 983(i)(2).").
4.18 U.S.C. 983(a)(3)(A). That section provides in full:
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