Criminal Forfeiture Amendments Act of 1981
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 6, 1981)
Criminal Forfeiture Amendments Act of 1981 - Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and the Continuing Criminal Enterprise statute (CCE) to subject to criminal forfeiture all profits and proceeds acquired indirectly or directly from illegal enterprises or from continuing narcotics enterprises. Authorizes the court to direct the forfeiture of other assets of a defendant, to the extent that such proceeds cannot be located or are otherwise beyond Federal jurisdiction. Permits the court to authorize redemption of such assets upon surrender of the original proceeds.
What just happenedMay 15, 1981
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Who’s behind it
- May 15, 1981Committee
Referred to Subcommittee on Criminal Law.
Terrorism, Technology, and Government Information Subcommittee - May 6, 1981IntroReferral
Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 6, 1981IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate