Bill > A00641

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, prostitution offenses, and driving under the influence offenses. The key provisions of the bill include: establishing definitions and procedures for the seizure, notice, hearing, trial, judgment, and disposition of forfeited property; prohibiting certain practices like waivers and joint-and-several liability; and limiting federal adoption and joint task force activities. The bill aims to deter criminal activity, confiscate property used in or derived from crimes, and protect the due process rights of property owners.