§1221.200. Compliance Checks

a)         Pursuant to Section 10(e) of the Act, the Department may check any participating agency's records or materials to ensure compliance with the Act and this part.

 

b)         Participating agencies shall retain all records regarding seizures and forfeitures under the Act for a period of at least 7 years. 

 

c)         All participating agencies shall fully and timely cooperate with the Department during any requested compliance check, including making available personnel to interview and making records or property available upon request.

 

d)         The proceeds from the sale of any asset purchased with asset forfeiture funds shall be spent with the same restrictions and reporting obligations as provided in the Act and this Part.

 

e)         Participating agencies shall make available to the Department upon request: 

 

1)         records related to all forfeited funds or property, including but not limited to all financial accounts and evidence storage locations; or

 

2)         the actual property awarded.