Title 12 — Banks and BankingRelease 119-73not60

§4222 Contents of Declarations

Title 12 › Chapter 43— ACTIONS AGAINST PERSONS COMMITTING BANK FRAUD CRIMES › Subchapter II— DECLARATIONS PROVIDING UNITED STATES WITH NEW INFORMATION CONCERNING RECOVERY OF ASSETS › § 4222

Last updated Apr 3, 2026|Official source

Summary

A declaration filed under the earlier filing rule must give the declarant’s name, address, and say how they know the facts. It must include facts under oath that describe the asset (what it is, where it is, an approximate dollar value, and the names of anyone known to have possession, custody, or control) and facts under oath showing a basic legal case that the asset can be attached, garnished, sequestered, or otherwise used to satisfy the judgment mentioned in that rule.

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Title 12, §4222

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A declaration filed pursuant to section 4221 of this title shall—

(1)set forth the name and address of the declarant and the basis for the declarant’s knowledge of the facts alleged;

(2)allege under oath or affirmation specific facts indicating the nature, location, and approximate dollar value of the asset or assets and the names of all persons known to the declarant to have possession, custody, or control of the asset or assets; and

(3)allege under oath or affirmation specific facts that establish a prima facie case showing that the asset is legally subject to attachment, garnishment, sequestration, or other proceeding in satisfaction of the judgment referred to in section 4221 of this title.

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Citation

12 U.S.C. § 4222

Title 12 — Banks and Banking

Last Updated

Apr 3, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60