Which statement must accompany the notice of seizure and intended forfeiture?

• A. Property appraisal
• B. Peace officer's sworn statement
• C. Court order
• D. Witness statement

Answer: (B)

The essential element here is the peace officer’s sworn statement. This under-oath document provides the factual basis for the seizure and the intended forfeiture, tying the property to illicit activity and explaining why it’s subject to forfeiture. It gives the court and the property owner a verified, credible account of the circumstances, which is needed to support the notice and to satisfy due process as the forfeiture proceeding begins. An appraisal only values the property and does not establish the legal justification for forfeiture. A court order may come later or be required in certain cases, but the notice itself relies on the officer’s sworn statement as the core supporting document. A witness statement isn’t the standard accompaniment when a peace officer’s sworn statement is available to establish the factual basis.