Which document relates to civil enforcement of forfeiture and includes attachments such as bond and power of attorney?

• A. Complaint (Class C)
• B. Citation (civil)
• C. Advance Sheets
• D. Affidavit

Answer: (B)

Civil enforcement of forfeiture is handled as a civil action, begun with a civil citation that notifies the party and starts the case. That civil citation often includes attachments such as a bond and a power of attorney. The bond provides security related to the proceeding, and the power of attorney authorizes an agent to act on behalf of the owner or to handle service if needed. A Complaint (Class C) is for criminal proceedings, not civil forfeiture, so it isn’t the document used to start these civil actions. Advance Sheets are collections of published appellate opinions, not filing documents. An Affidavit is a sworn statement used within filings, not the initiating instrument that would carry the typical attachments for civil forfeiture.