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2019 SESSION
HB 2096 Forfeiture of property used in connection with commission of crimes; finding of guilt required.
Introduced by: Nicholas J. Freitas | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Forfeiture of property used in connection with the commission of crimes; finding of guilt required. Requires that any action for the forfeiture of property used in connection with the commission of a crime be stayed until the person whose property is the subject of the forfeiture action has been found guilty of the crime authorizing the forfeiture, regardless of whether he has been sentenced. The bill provides that property may be forfeited even though no finding of guilt is made if (i) the forfeiture is ordered by the court pursuant to a plea agreement or (ii) the owner has not submitted a written demand for the return of the property within 21 days from the date the stay terminates.
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HISTORY
- 01/08/19 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/19 19100369D
- 01/08/19 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/10/19 House: Assigned Courts sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/23/19 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N)
- 02/05/19 House: Left in Courts of Justice