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HB 1468 Asset forfeiture; civil action.

Introduced by: Robert G. Marshall | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

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. This bill was incorporated into HB 1287.

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• 12/30/14  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15102034D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 12/30/14  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15102034D
• 12/30/14  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 01/13/15  House: Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law
• 01/21/15  House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB1287-Cole) by voice vote
• 01/28/15  House: Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1287-Cole) by voice vote