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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
JACKSONVILLE DIVISION
IN RE: CASE NO. 3:24-mc-20-MMH
FORFEITURE OF COLLATERAL SCHEDULE
GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS
ENFORCED BY THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,
FEDERAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES
ORDER
This CAUSE comes before the Court upon the Government’s Application for
a Court Order to adopt the Forfeiture of Collateral Schedule for laws and regulations
enforced by the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective
Services.
This Order establishes a plan known as the Forfeiture of Collateral System for
the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Services.
From the date of this Order, all forfeitures of collateral on violations of petty offenses
defined in Federal Management Regulation, Title 6, Code of Federal Regulations,
Part 139, or in 18 U.S.C. §§ 1036(a) & (b)(2) shall be handled in accordance with the
schedule attached to this Order.
Under this plan, collateral may be posted in lieu of personal appearance of a
person charged with certain petty offenses under the laws and/or regulations of the
United States. Upon the failure of the person charged with a petty offense violation
to appear before the United States Magistrate Judge for trial of the offense, collateral
in the appropriate amount, as shown on the attached schedule, shall be forfeited to
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the United States and serve as the fine for said offense. The posting of collateral shall
signify that the person accused does not contest the charge or request a hearing.
Forfeiture of collateral shall constitute an admission of guilt.
Nothing herein shall prohibit a United States Magistrate Judge or law
enforcement officer from requiring the personal appearance of the person accused
before the Magistrate Judge, whether the offense to be charged appears in the
schedule or does not appear.
Offenses for which collateral may be posted in lieu of appearance and the
amount of said collateral shall be shown on the schedule of violations and fines
attached hereto.
This Order vacates and supersedes all prior orders regarding the Forfeiture of
Collateral Schedule for laws and regulations enforced by the United States
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Protective Services.
DONE AND ORDERED in Jacksonville, Florida, this 17th day of April,
2026.
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FPS Collateral Forfeiture Schedule for the US Courts Middle District of Florida
Description of Violation CFR CFR Section Proposed Fine in lieu of
Title Appearance
Admissions and inspections related to Federal property
Refusal to permit inspection of packages, briefcases and other containers 6 139.20(a) $250.00
Preservation of Federal Property 6 CFR 139.25
Littering 6 139.25 (a) $250.00
Damaging or otherwise changing the appearance of Federal property 6 139.25 (b) $500.00
Removing Federal property without proper authority 6 139.25 (c) $500.00
Creating any hazard or threat of hazard on Federal property 6 139.25 (d) $250.00
Throwing articles of any kind from or at Federal property 6 139.25 (e) $250.00
Climbing on any part of a Federal facility or thing on a Federal facility 6 139.25 (f) $250.00
Using, operating, parking, locking, or storing any vehicle or personal transportation device on Federal property 6 139.25 (g) $50.00
Conformance with signs and directions
Failure to comply with official signs and with lawful direction of security personnel 6 139.30 $250.00
Prohibited Conduct 6 CFR 139.35
Disorderly conduct 6 139.35 (a) $250.00 or Mandatory appearance
Wearing a mask, hood, disguise or device that conceals the identity of the wearer to avoid detection 6 139.35 (b) $200.00
Creating a loud or unusual noise, odor or other nuisance 6 139.35 (c) $500.00
Obstructing the usual use, enjoyment or access to Federal property 6 139.35 (d) $500.00
Impeding or disrupting the security inspection process 6 139.35 (e) $250.00
Threatening by any means to commit any crime of violence 6 139.35 (f) $500.00 or Mandatory appearance
Bathing, wading, or swimming in or polluting any water area 6 139.35 (g) $100.00
Camping on Federal property (except in designated areas) 6 139.35 (h) $100.00
Trespassing, entering, or remaining in or upon areas of Federal property closed to the public 6 139.35 (i) $250.00
Consuming a tobacco product in all interior space and within 25 feet of doorways 6 139.35 (j) $100.00
Causing an unmanned aircraft or system to take off or land on Federal property 6 139.35 (k) $250.00
Using an unmanned aircraft to cause interference, damage or harm to Federal property 6 139.35 (l) $500.00 or Mandatory appearance
Tampering with, accessing, damaging, or interfering with the operation of a computer or digital network 6 139.35 (m) $500.00 or Mandatory appearance
Unlawful display of indicia of law enforcement or security authority 6 139.35 (n) $500.00 or Mandatory appearance
Gambling 6 CFR 139.401
Gambling, participating in games for money or other personal property 6 139.40 (a) (1) $200.00
Gambling, operating gambling devices 6 139.40 (a) (2) $200.00
Gambling, conducting a lottery or pool 6 139.40 (a) (3) $200.00
Gambling, selling or purchasing gambling tickets 6 139.40 (a) (4) $200.00
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See Exceptions, 6 CFR 139.40 (b)
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Narcotics, other drugs, and drug paraphernalia 6 CFR 139.45
Using, possessing, being under the influence of or operating a vehicle while under the influence of any 6 139.45 (a) $500.00 or Mandatory appearance
controlled substance on Federal property
Prohibited from possessing drug paraphernalia on Federal property 6 139.45 (b) $200.00
Alcoholic Beverages 6 CFR 139.502
Consuming, being under the influence of, possessing an open container or operating a vehicle while under 6 139.50 (a) $250.00 or Mandatory appearance
the influence of alcohol
Soliciting, Vending and Debt collection 6 CFR 139.553
Soliciting, begging, or demanding gifts, money, good, or services on Federal property 6 139.55 (a) $150.00
Posting and Distributing Materials 6 CFR 139.604
Posting, affixing or distributing materials on Federal property 6 139.60 (a) $100.00
Photography and Recording 6 CFR 139.655
Photograph, create video, image or audio recordings of Federal facilities in a manner that impeded or disrupts 6 139.65 (a) $250.00
access to or operations on Federal property, or is prohibited by regulation, rule, order, or directive
Vehicle Operation and Removal 6 CFR 139.70
Failure to drive/operate a vehicle in a careful and safe manner at all times 6 139.70 (a)(1) $200.00
Failure of a driver to possess a valid driver's/operator's license 6 139.70 (a)(2) $100.00
Failure of a driver to comply with the lawful signals and directions of security personnel 6 139.70 (a)(3) $250.00
Failure of a driver to comply with traffic and safety signals and posted signs 6 139.70 (a)(4) $100.00
Blocking driveways, walks, loading platforms, fire hydrants, docking areas, or other passageways 6 139.70 (b) (1) $250.00
Parking on or adjacent to Federal property in unauthorized locations or contrary to the direction of posted 6 139.70 (b) (2) $100.00
signs
Firearms, dangerous weapons, and explosives 6 CFR 139.75
Carrying or otherwise possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon, regardless of whether carried 6 139.75 (a) $500.00 or Mandatory appearance
openly or concealed
Carrying or otherwise possessing explosives or items intended to be used to fabricate an explosive or 6 139.75 (b) $500.00 or Mandatory appearance
incendiary device, regardless of whether carried openly or concealed
Animals 6 CFR 139.806
Bringing animals in or on Federal property for other than official purposes 6 139.80 (a) $100.00
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See Exceptions, 6 CFR 139.50 (b)
3
See Exceptions, 6 CFR 139.55 (b)
4
See Exceptions, 6 CFR 139.60 (b)
5
See Exceptions, 6 CFR 139.65 (b)
6
See Exceptions, 6 CFR 139.80 (b)
