Bill > A04970

This bill amends the Civil Practice Law and Rules to modify how monies realized through asset forfeiture are distributed. The key provisions are: (1) 40% of remaining forfeiture proceeds will go to the Chemical Dependence Service Fund, (2) 15% of remaining proceeds will go to the claiming authority to cover investigation, preparation, and litigation costs, and (3) 5% of remaining proceeds will go to the claiming authority for costs incurred in protecting, maintaining, and forfeiting the property.