Adding a New Forfeiture-Seizure
To add a new forfeiture record:
- Navigate to Forfeitures from the main menu
- Click the Add Seizure button
Step 1: Basic Information
- Select the Department handling the case
- Enter the Case Number (your agency's reference number)
- Choose the Category (Criminal or Civil)
- Select the Asset Type: Vehicle, Cash, or Property
- Enter the Seizure Date
- Add Seizure Location details (address, city, state, county)
- Select the Seizing Officer
Step 2: Asset Details
For Vehicles:
- Select conveyance type (Automobile, Motorcycle, Boat, etc.)
- Enter Year, Make, Model, Color
- Add VIN and registration information
- Note if keys are available and if the vehicle is operable
For Cash:
- Enter the total amount
- Select cash type (US Currency, Foreign, Check, Gift Card, Crypto, Other)
- Optionally record denomination breakdown
- Document serial numbers if needed
For Property:
- Select property type
- Enter description, make, model, serial number
- Record condition and appraised value if known
Step 3: People Involved
- Enter Owner name and contact information
- Check Arrested? if applicable and enter arrestee details
- Add Lienholder information if there are liens on the asset
Step 4: Save
- Click Save to create the record
- You'll be redirected to the View page to confirm details