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ID H0447

ID H0447
Amends existing law to revise which property is subject to civil forfeiture and under which conditions, to establish a right of replevin upon court order, to require certain findings by the court, to remove payment of certain costs, to provide for disposition of the seized property and to establish reporting requirements.


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Introduced
01/30/2018
In Committee
03/06/2018
Crossed Over
02/21/2018
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/21/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

CIVIL FORFEITURES -- Amends existing law to revise which property is subject to civil forfeiture and under which conditions, to establish a right of replevin upon court order, to require certain findings by the court, to remove payment of certain costs, to provide for disposition of the seized property and to establish reporting requirements.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to revise which property is subject to civil forfeiture and under what conditions. It establishes a right of replevin (return of seized property) upon court order, requires certain findings by the court before forfeiture, removes payment of certain costs, provides for disposition of the seized property, and establishes reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies. The bill expands the types of property that can be forfeited, but also adds new protections for property owners, such as requiring the court to determine if the forfeiture is proportionate to the alleged crime. It also requires detailed reporting on forfeiture activities by law enforcement.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 21, 2018 Session Law Chapter 221 Effective: 07/01/2018 (on 03/21/2018)

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