18 U.S.C. Sec. 982(a)(8) FORFEITURE INSTRUCTION is a legal provision that governs the forfeiture of property by the federal government. This section of the United States Code requires that all forfeitures of property must be made in accordance with the applicable statutes and regulations. There are three types of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 982(a)(8) FORFEITURE INSTRUCTION: (1) Administrative Forfeiture, (2) Civil Forfeiture, and (3) Criminal Forfeiture. Administrative Forfeiture is a type of forfeiture that does not require a court order or conviction. Property is administratively forfeited when an agency of the federal government identifies it as forfeitable and provides notice of the intended forfeiture to the owners. Civil Forfeiture is a type of forfeiture that requires a court order and a determination by the court that the property is subject to forfeiture. This type of forfeiture is typically used to recover property associated with criminal activity. Criminal Forfeiture is a type of forfeiture that requires a conviction of a criminal offense. This type of forfeiture is typically used to punish offenders and deter future criminal activity.