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MS HB606
MS HB606Seizure and forfeiture; prohibit waiver of forfeiture and revise standard of proof.
summary
Introduced
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
In Committee
01/18/2021
01/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An Act To Amend Section 41-29-177, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Prohibit Waivers Regarding Forfeitures; To Amend Section 41-29-179, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Revise The Standard Of Proof; To Bring Forward Sections 41-29-153, 41-29-176.1, 41-29-181, 41-29-183 And 41-29-107.1, Mississippi Code Of 1972, Which Relate To The Mississippi Bureau Of Narcotics Website On Seized Property And The Prosecution Of Cases And Procedures For The Disposition Of Seized Property, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits law enforcement officers from requesting, requiring, or inducing a person to waive their interest in property for the purpose of forfeiture. The bill also increases the standard of proof required for the government to forfeit property from a preponderance of the evidence to clear and convincing evidence. Additionally, the bill brings forward several existing sections of Mississippi law related to the seizure and forfeiture of controlled substances, property, and the procedures for the disposition of seized property.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died In Committee (on 02/02/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/2021/pdf/history/HB/HB0606.xml |
| BillText | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/html/HB/0600-0699/HB0606IN.htm |
| Bill | http://billstatus.ls.state.ms.us/documents/2021/pdf/HB/0600-0699/HB0606IN.pdf |
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