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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5044: Civil forfeiture burden

Changing the burden of proof in certain civil asset forfeiture hearings.

Summary

  • Changes the standard of proof in civil forfeiture for drug cases from the "preponderance of the evidence" to "clear, cogent and convincing evidence."

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5044), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2017
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Bob Hasegawa (D-11)
Introduced
January 11, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018

AN ACT Relating to the burden of proof in civil asset forfeiture hearings;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Bob Hasegawa (D-11)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Maralyn Chase D-32

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.

SB 5044 in other sessions

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