Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act

This act addresses patterns of criminal activity conducted through ongoing enterprises — including organized theft and fraud operations — by defining the covered terms and making participation in the prohibited conduct a punishable offense. Beyond criminal penalties, it authorizes the seizure and forfeiture of property tied to that conduct and establishes the procedures governing those actions. It also equips the courts with civil remedies, including injunctions, damages and attorney's fees in civil forfeiture and related proceedings, with provision for jury trial, intervention by the attorney general, and a limitations period on such actions.

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