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Administrative Forfeiture: Most federal forfeiture cases are uncontested, meaning the property is forfeited administratively because no one filed a claim to challenge the seizure.

Default Judgment: If a person does not file a claim, the government will ask the court for a default judgment, which automatically awards the property to the government without a hearing or trial.

Lack of Legal Challenge: The owner makes no effort to prove their innocence or that the property was not involved in criminal activity.

Why People Take a "No" Position

Despite the high amount of uncontested forfeitures, a "no" position does not necessarily mean the property was legally used in a crime. Property owners often fail to file a claim because:

Cost vs. Value: The cost of hiring an attorney to contest the seizure often exceeds the value of the property seized (e.g., small amounts of cash).
Procedural Complexity: The process for filing a claim is daunting and confusing.
Fear of Criminal Prosecution: Individuals may fear that filing a claim and testifying about their property will be used against them in a criminal case.
Unfamiliarity with Rights: The owner may not understand that they can challenge the seizure even without being charged with a crime.

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