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Parties Involved:
Approximately $42,323.00 in U.S. Currency
Defendant
United States of America
Plaintiff

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Plaintiff,

v.

APPROXIMATELY $42,323.00 IN U.S. 

CURRENCY,

Defendant.

Case No. 1:24-cv-01410-EPG

ORDER DIRECTING CLERK TO ISSUE 

WARRANT TO ARREST ARTICLES IN REM

FOR DEFENDANT CURRENCY1

The United States of America filed a Verified Complaint for Forfeiture In Rem on 

November 15, 2024. (ECF No. 1). The Complaint alleges that Defendant Approximately 

$42,323.00 in U.S. Currency (“Defendant Currency”) is subject to forfeiture to the United States 

pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 881(a)(6) for a violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 et seq. (Id. at 4). The 

Defendant Currency is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, Eastern District of 

California. (Id. at 1). 

Pursuant to Rule C(3)(a)(i) and Rule G(3)(b)(i) 2of the Supplemental Rules for Admiralty 

1 The undersigned acts on this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636 and Local Rule 302(c)(3). 

2 Rule G(3)(b)(i) provides that, where the defendant is not real property, “the clerk must issue a warrant to 

arrest the property if it is in the government’s possession, custody, or control.” Rule G(1) indicates that 

where it is silent on an issue, Rules C and E of the Supplemental Rules, and the Federal Rules of Civil 

Procedure, also apply. Supplemental Rule C(3)(a)(i) provides, “The court must review the complaint and 

any supporting papers. If the conditions for an in rem action appear to exist, the court must issue an order 

directing the clerk to issue a warrant for the arrest of the vessel or other property that is the subject of the 

action.” 

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or Maritime Clams and Asset Forfeiture Actions, the Court will direct the Clerk of Court to issue 

a warrant to arrest the Defendant Currency. 

ACCORDINGLY, it is ORDERED:

The Clerk of Court for the United States District Court, Eastern District of California, 

shall issue a Warrant to Arrest of Articles In Rem for the Defendant Currency. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: November 20, 2024 /s/

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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