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District Attorney recommending the Board authorize the Chair to sign the Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification Report for Federal Asset Forfeiture with the Department of Justice and the Treasury for a one year term, July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011, to receive and share federal asset forfeitures to be used for law enforcement purposes.
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Fiscal Impact/Change to Net County Cost: No federal asset forfeiture expenditures are currently planned.
Background: The Equitable Sharing Agreement allows the County and specifically law enforcement to receive and use federal asset forfeiture funds if they become available. The District Attorney's office submits the agreement each year. The District Attorney's office is aware that the federal asset seizures are currently occurring. The above captioned agreement and report must be on file with the appropriate agency for the District Attorney to participate in the sharing.
Reason for Recommendation: Per the Equitable Sharing Agreement guidelines, the agreement must be submitted within 60 days of the end of the Agency's fiscal year. Once submitted the District Attorney will be able to receive a share of federal asset forfeitures, if they become available, and use these funds according to the prescribed guidelines for law enforcement purposes.
Action to be taken following Board approval: Equitable Sharing Agreement to be signed by Chair and fowarded to the department.
Contact: Jodi Albin, 6421