10 U.S.C. § 8870: 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.