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S.F. No. 874 - Relating for Forfeiture (First Engrossment)
 
Author: Senator Dave Thompson
 
Prepared By: Chris Turner, Senate Fiscal Analyst (651/296-4350)
 
Date: April 23, 2013



 

Section 1 requires a conviction or an admission of guilt for judicial forfeiture of property associated with controlled substance offenses and vehicles used in drive-by shootings.

Section 2 is a technical reference.

Section 3 strikes a reference to subdivison 1 (see section 7 - repealing the presumption).  Provides that property associated with controlled substance offenses that does not exceed $50,000 may be administratively forfeited.

Section 4 provides that a judicial forfeiture proceeding must be held no later than 90 days following the conclusion of a criminal prosecution.

Section 5 strikes language providing that weapons, bullet resistance vests, and telephone cloning equipment may be forfeited without a criminal conviction.

Section 6 provides that motor vehicles used in a drive-by shooting are subject to forfeiture upon a conviction for the crime of drive-by shooting.

Section 7 repeals Minnesota Statutes, section 609.5314, subdivision 1, regarding property subject to administrative forfeiture.

 

 
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