Forfeiture return as part of plea agreement

[Erdikk]

North Dakota

I was arrested and had cash taken during my arrest and listed as a forfeiture. I I was arrested and had cash taken during my arrest and listed as a forfeiture. I was presented a plea agreement in which I was told I would receive this cash back. It is now been two months and I’m continuing to get a run around regarding this money presented a plea agreement in which I was told I would receive this cash back. It is now been two months and I’m continuing to get a run around regarding this Money. Is there a timeframe that exists on something like this? Or do I just have to sit and wait for them to find it convenient?

 

[Zigner]

What does your attorney say?

 

[xylene]

I was presented a plea agreement in which I was told

Told? Told by whom.

AND - told, like out loud or literally in writing in your plea agreement.

 

[adjusterjack]

How much cash?

 

[quincy]

North Dakota

I was arrested and had cash taken during my arrest and listed as a forfeiture. I I was arrested and had cash taken during my arrest and listed as a forfeiture. I was presented a plea agreement in which I was told I would receive this cash back. It is now been two months and I’m continuing to get a run around regarding this money presented a plea agreement in which I was told I would receive this cash back. It is now been two months and I’m continuing to get a run around regarding this Money. Is there a timeframe that exists on something like this? Or do I just have to sit and wait for them to find it convenient?

The civil asset forfeiture laws in North Dakota (and in some other states) are problematic. Even if found not guilty of a crime, it can be difficult or impossible for an accused to get seized property returned.

A link to the law: https://www.legis.nd.gov/cencode/t29c31-1.pdf

North Dakota has tried amending the laws but proposed legislation has failed to make it out of committee.

If the amount of money seized is substantial, you might want to seek out assistance from an attorney in your area. You could try finding help through the ACLU.

Good luck.