10 U.S.C. § 7670 : US Code - Section 7670: Costs and expenses a charge on prize property

Search 10 U.S.C. § 7670 : US Code - Section 7670: Costs and expenses a charge on prize property

(a) Costs and expenses allowed by the court incident to the
bringing in, custody, preservation, insurance, and sale or other
disposal of prize property are a charge upon the property and shall
be paid from the proceeds thereof, unless the court decrees
restitution free from such a charge.
(b) Charges for work and labor, materials furnished, or money
paid must be supported by affidavit or vouchers.