Bill > A07225

This bill enacts the "Criminal Forfeiture Process Act" to replace the existing process for the criminal forfeiture of certain property, such as property related to felony controlled substance offenses, felony prostitution offenses, and felony driving under the influence offenses. The bill sets forth detailed procedures for the seizure, notice, hearing, trial, and disposal of forfeited property, with the goal of protecting the due process rights of property owners. The bill also imposes various limitations and restrictions on the forfeiture process, such as exempting certain low-value property from forfeiture, prohibiting joint-and-several liability among defendants, and limiting the ability of law enforcement agencies to transfer seized property to federal authorities.