Which remedy addresses harm through the court's order rather than returning property or dismissing?

• A. Return of property
• B. Dismissal of forfeiture
• C. Harm remedies per the court's order
• D. Forfeiture proceeds redistributed

Answer: (C)

The idea being tested is that some court-ordered remedies are aimed at undoing the harm caused by the forfeiture, not just returning property or ending the case. When a court imposes harm remedies, it looks to correct or compensate for the injury the forfeiture caused. This can include restitution to the owner or victims, damages, or other court-ordered measures that address the harm directly.

Returning the property would simply put the asset back with its owner, and dismissing the forfeiture ends the action without addressing any harm. Redistributing forfeiture proceeds changes who benefits from the seized assets but doesn’t focus on remedying the specific harm to the owner or victims. Therefore, remedies that address harm through the court’s order best fit the described scenario, incorporating restitution or other relief designed to rectify the harm.