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Introduced Session

Civil action for asset forfeiture. Creates a cause of action for a defendant who was deprived of property pursuant to asset forfeiture in cases in which there is an acquittal, dismissal of charges, nolle prosequi, or any other final disposition without a conviction. Under such circumstances, the locality or the Commonwealth shall be liable to the defendant for any damages resulting from the forfeiture of such property, plus reasonable attorney fees and costs.

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Robert Marshall (R)*,  Mark Berg (R),  Mark Cole (R),  David LaRock (R), 

Incorporated by Courts of Justice (on 01/28/2015)

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