Comprehensive Drug Penalty Act of 1981

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Comprehensive Drug Penalty Act of 1981 - Amends the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and the Continuing Criminal Enterprise statute (CCE) to subject to criminal forfeiture profits and proceeds derived from racketeering activity consisting of narcotic or dangerous drug offenses and from illegal racketeering or continuing criminal enterprises. Establishes procedures for the seizure of property subject to criminal forfeiture. Permits seizure of property upon the filing of an indictment or information. (Currently, seizure is authorized only upon conviction.) Authorizes the court to order forfeiture upon a determination by a preponderance of the evidence that the property is forfeitable. (Currently, the applicable standard is "beyond a reasonable doubt.") Permits innocent parties to obtain equitable relief with respect to property under order of forfeiture. Creates a presumption of forfeitability with respect to racketeering activity consisting of narcotic or dangerous drug offenses involving large-scale trafficking. Declares as void the transfer of property for the purpose of avoiding forfeiture. Directs the Attorney General to take necessary action to prevent …