37-2810 — AUTHORITY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL


                                  TITLE  37
                             FOOD, DRUGS, AND OIL
                                  CHAPTER 28
                             CRIMINAL FORFEITURES
    37-2810.  AUTHORITY OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. With respect to property
ordered forfeited under this chapter, the attorney general or appropriate
prosecuting attorney is authorized to:
    (1)  Restore forfeited property to victims of a violation of this chapter,
or take any other action to protect the rights of innocent persons which is in
the interest of justice and which is not inconsistent with the provisions of
this chapter;
    (2)  Compromise claims arising under this chapter;
    (3)  Award compensation to persons providing information resulting in a
forfeiture under this chapter; and
    (4)  Take appropriate measures necessary to safeguard and maintain
property ordered forfeited under this chapter pending its disposition.