HB367 Alabama 2018 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2018

Title

Criminal procedure, civil asset forfeiture, Secs. 13A-8-117, 13A-11-37, 15-5-60, 20-2-93 repealed

Summary

HB 367 would repeal several civil asset forfeiture laws in Alabama, ending civil forfeiture for certain computers and software, eavesdropping devices, controlled substances cases, and the Alabama Comprehensive Criminal Proceeds Forfeiture Act.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would repeal specific civil forfeiture statutes: 13A-8-117 (forfeiture of certain computers and software), 13A-11-37 (forfeiture of an eavesdropping device), the Alabama Comprehensive Criminal Proceeds Forfeiture Act (Article 4, starting with Section 15-5-60 in Title 15), and Section 20-2-93 (forfeiture in controlled substances cases). As a result, authorities would no longer be able to forfeit these types of property or proceeds, and the state would not have these forfeiture authorities. Property owners and individuals would be protected from civil forfeiture in these areas.

Who It Affects

• Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors: would lose the authority and tools to seize and forfeit computers, software, eavesdropping devices, and proceeds in certain cases.
• Property owners, individuals, and businesses: would be protected from civil forfeiture of the specified assets under these statutes.

Key Provisions

• Repeal 13A-8-117, relating to forfeiture of certain computers and software.
• Repeal 13A-11-37, relating to forfeiture of an eavesdropping device.
• Repeal Article 4, commencing with Section 15-5-60 of Title 15, The Alabama Comprehensive Criminal Proceeds Forfeiture Act.
• Repeal Section 20-2-93, relating to forfeiture in controlled substances cases.
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month following its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects

Criminal Law and Procedure