For amend and vote only, the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard Sen. Boots’ SB 8 on forfeiture. The bill permits seized property to be forfeited to the state only if the owner of the property has been convicted of a criminal offense, repeals a provision permitting the state to turn over seized property to the federal government, and makes conforming amendments and r … [Read more...] about Forfeiture
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Study of civil forfeiture laws
The House Judiciary Committee heard Reps. Wesco and Torr’s HB 1123 to request the Legislative Council create an interim study of civil forfeiture laws to review existing statutes concerning civil forfeitures and render a report on its findings and recommendations by November 1, 2017. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council and Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry testified in s … [Read more...] about Study of civil forfeiture laws
Forfeiture
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 8 authored by Sen. Boots on forfeiture. The bill authorizes the forfeiture of seized property only if the property owner has been convicted of a crime. Sen. Young’s amendment to incorporate procedures for reclaiming seized property in hardship cases was adopted by consent. The Heartland Institute, Indiana Public Defender Coun … [Read more...] about Forfeiture
Human trafficking, promoting prostitution, and adult entertainment performers
S.E.A. 532, P.L. 237-2015 Effective: July 1, 2015 Provides that, for purposes of the law concerning actions for indecent nuisances, an indecent nuisance includes a public place in or upon which human trafficking is conducted, permitted, continued, or exists, and the personal property and contents used in conducting and maintaining the place for such a purpose. Establishes the human … [Read more...] about Human trafficking, promoting prostitution, and adult entertainment performers