In federal adoptive forfeiture, what percentage cap applies to local agency's share of net proceeds?

• A. 90%
• B. 80%
• C. 100%
• D. 60%

Answer: (B)

In federal adoptive forfeiture, the distribution of proceeds is designed so the local agency benefits but with a clear limit. After subtracting eligible costs to recover and dispose of the asset, the local agency can receive up to eighty percent of those net proceeds. The other twenty percent goes to the federal government to support the nationwide forfeiture program. This 80/20 split balances rewarding local effort with federal oversight and support.

For example, if net proceeds after costs amount to $100,000, the local agency could receive up to $80,000, while $20,000 would go to the federal side. If costs reduce net proceeds to $60,000, the local share would be up to $48,000, with $12,000 to the federal side.