81.5 Drug Program Manual

Question 1

A supervisor’s approval shall or should be obtained prior to the seizure of any asset by departmental personnel.

Answer 1

Shall

Question 2

True or False: Division AFCs shall be uniformed supervisors.

Answer 2

True. At the commander’s discretion, Division AFCs may delegate tasks to
uniformed personnel, Associate Governmental Program Analysts or Staff Services Analysts; however, the appointed uniformed supervisor is ultimately responsible for ensuring the duties of the Division AFC are accomplished.

Question 3

If the Area AFC believes they have a case (including allied agency/NTF assists and cases turned over to an alliedagency/NTF) which could result, or has resulted, in the seizure of an asset, the Area AFC shall notify the Division AFC via telephone or e-mail within _______ business
days.

Answer 3

5 business days.

Question 4

How many days does the Area AFC have from the date of seizure to hold property seized for forfeiture and to determine whether to proceed with filing an asset forfeiture case with the district attorney?

Answer 4

The Area AFC has 15 days from the date of seizure to hold property seized for forfeiture and to determine whether to proceed with filing an asset forfeiture case with the district attorney. The asset forfeiture filing is separate from, and in addition to, the criminal filing.

Question 5

What should be the minimum equity value of a vehicle be, in order for the Department to seize the vehicle?

Answer 5

Generally, vehicles which have a minimum equity value of lessthan $5,000 should not be seized by the Department.

Question 6

The CHP 202/216 shall be completed within ______ hours of the date of the seizure.

Answer 6

48 hours