Local Rule Local Criminal Rule 32.2: Sales and Distribution of Proceeds of Sales
E.D. Va. — Criminal rule
LOCAL CRIMINAL RULE 32.2
SALES AND DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEEDS OF SALES
(A) General: All sales shall be made by the United States Marshal or an authorized Deputy United States Marshal in the name of the Marshal.
(B) Confirmation by Court: All sales shall be subject to confirmation by the Court. The Marshal shall file with the Clerk on the day of sale a report thereof.
(C) Marshal's Discretion in Certain Instances: The Marshal may decline to knock down a vessel or other property to the highest bidder when the highest bid, in his or her opinion, is grossly inadequate.
(D) Deposit of Sale Proceeds: The proceeds of all sales by the Marshal shall be forthwith paid into the registry of the Court to be disposed of according to law.
(E) Distributions: All distributions of the proceeds of any sale shall be by order of the Court.