Minnesota Instructions — Conciliation Court Review of Property Seized in Drug Arrest ($15,000 or less) is a process in which a person who has had their property seized in a drug arrest can request a review of the seizure by a conciliation court. This review process is used to determine if the seizure was lawful and if the amount of the seizure is appropriate, up to a maximum of $15,000. There are two types of Minnesota Instructions — Conciliation Court Review of Property Seized in Drug Arrest ($15,000 or less): direct review and appeal review. Direct review is the initial review of the seizure, and is typically handled by a conciliation court judge who will review the evidence and make a determination as to the validity of the seizure. The court must determine whether the seizure was lawful and if the amount of the seizure is appropriate. If the court finds that the seizure was not lawful, the property must be returned to the owner and no additional fees or costs can be charged. Appeal review is the process of appealing the initial decision of the court. The owner of the property can file a motion to the court, asking for a review of the initial decision. The motion must provide evidence that the initial decision was incorrect or that new evidence has been found that changes the decision. The court will then review the evidence and make a determination as to the validity of the seizure. If the court finds that the seizure was not lawful, the property must be returned to the owner and no additional fees or costs can be charged.