Claims for property or money taken by civil courts or by administrative forfeiture
When property or money is forfeited (taken) by civil courts or by administrative forfeiture because it was used for or results from unlawful activity, victims can file a claim to get back some of their money. You can only file a claim if your case is listed on this page.
Overview
Under the Civil Remedies Act, the Attorney General can ask civil courts for an order to take possession of (forfeit) property that has been used for – or results from – unlawful activity.
This type of property could include:
- money acquired from a phone scam
- a car driven during a street racing incident
- money acquired from a home renovation scam
If you were a victim of an offence where property was forfeited by civil courts, you may be eligible for compensation.
How do I qualify
You can only qualify for compensation under this program if:
- you are a victim of an offence listed on this page as a notice
- your losses fall within the timeframe listed on the notice (where applicable)
File a claim
- check the list of notices to see if you qualify
- complete the claim form. Make sure you fill it out in full and include the notice number
- submit your claim form by mail, email or fax to the Ministry of the Attorney General
Current notices
Notice 727-25 Attorney General of Ontario and $33,000 in Canadian Currency (IN REM)
This notice relates to funds forfeited under the Civil Remedies Act from an incident that occurred on May 27, 2023 and resulted in $28,000 being deposited into a special purpose account.
If you were a victim of this matter who suffered financial or other losses, please:
Fill out a claim form.
All claims must comply with section 6 of Ontario Regulation 498/06. You must provide proof of your claim. You may not qualify for compensation if you took part in the unlawful activity that resulted in the forfeiture.
Deadline to submit compensation claims: April 9, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST.
Contact us
Civil and Administrative Forfeiture Program,
Ontario Victim Services,
720 Bay Street, 5th Floor,
Toronto ON
M7A 2S9
- CAFP@ontario.ca
Toll-free: 1-888-246-5359 Fax: 416-326-1780