Podcasts · Proof Over Precedent

Episode 45: Proof and Property—Is Civil Forfeiture a Just Practice?

13 Apr 2026 · 22 min

In this week's Proof Over Precedent episode, we look at civil forfeiture—law enforcement's seizing and relinquishing of property based on probable cause in a criminal connection—and the impact it has on individuals, including innocent third-party owners. With no guaranteed right to counsel for these cases, most individuals never challenge forfeitures; the barriers are simply too high. Limited research means the practice of civil forfeiture is ripe for a study that goes beyond its impact on potential for future crime and expands to due process.

The episode on the publisher’s site ↗ (opens in a new tab)