In all cases in which the government intends to ask for forfeiture of property or a money judgment
in lieu of forfeiture as part of the judgment of sentence, the government must file and serve its motion
for entry of a preliminary order of forfeiture no later than three weeks before the initial date scheduled
for the sentencing hearing, unless the government demonstrates that it is impracticable to do so.
COMMENT: Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 32.2 says preliminary
orders should be entered promptly after conviction and in advance of
sentencing. Establishing a deadline for filing a motion for entry of such
orders will allow the defendant and the court sufficient time in advance
of the sentencing hearing to address any disputes over the forfeiture of
property or a money judgment.
January 1, 2025
United States District Court
Eastern District of Michigan
