L. Paul Bremer, Coalition Provisional Authority

“ Confiscation Hearings
1) The circumstances surrounding the seizure of suspected Criminal Property shall be
reviewed by the Investigating Judge in accordance with the procedures of
Investigative Hearings set forth in Law (23) of 1971, the Law on Criminal
Proceedings as modified by CPA Implementing Memorandum 3 (CPA/MEM/18
Jun 2003/03) .
2) Persons asserting lawful interests in suspected Criminal Property shall be provided
an opportunity to be heard at the Confiscation Hearing. ”

“ Recognizing that crimes involving the theft of natural resources or state property and
crimes involving the damage of utility infrastructure including water and power
facilities harm all Iraqi people,
Noting that one of the means of deterring such crimes is to deprive criminals of the
proceeds of crime and of the property used or intended for use in the commission of
crimes,
Understanding the need for a fair process to ensure that the rights of innocent persons
are not infringed by unwarranted confiscation of property ”

“ The owner or governmental authorities may present briefs accompanied
by sworn affidavits to the Felony Trial Court for consideration. The appeal to the
Felony Trial Court is not a new trial, but is limited to a review of the record of the
Investigating Court and matters submitted by the persons with an interest in the
confiscated property or governmental authorities. ”