Section 17Sec./Art. 17

Civil Liability in Case of Conviction. - A conviction for violation of this Act shall carry with it civil liability, which may include restitution for the damage done in favor of the aggrieved party of any unwarranted benefit derived from such violation.

Independent of a criminal case, all properties, tools, instruments and/or any other non-liquid assets used for the commission of the acts prohibited in Sections 4 and 5 of this Act shall be subject to civil forfeiture, upon finding of probable cause, in accordance with rules of procedure to be formulated by the Supreme Court: Provided, That in cases of economic sabotage as defined in Section 4(c), the rules shall include a summary procedure for the release of a portion of such assets during the pendency of the proceedings, for operational support and victim protection, including victims of human trafficking involved in the commission of prohibited acts and other offenses in this Act.