Bill > SB172

This bill revises the provisions regarding civil forfeiture in South Dakota. It prohibits civil forfeiture and requires any forfeiture proceeding to be held following the trial of the related criminal offense. The bill establishes that property may only be forfeited if the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that the property is either derived from the underlying offense or was used to commit or facilitate the offense. It also outlines the process for a person with an interest in the seized property to petition the court for its return. Additionally, the bill includes several provisions related to the distribution of forfeited property, reporting requirements for law enforcement, and restrictions on transferring seized property to federal agencies.