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AL SB228
Bill
Status
1/21/2014
Primary Sponsor
Gerald Allen
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AI Summary
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Property used in, intended for, derived from, or realized through terrorism offenses under Article 7, Chapter 10, Title 13A is subject to civil forfeiture to the state.
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Injured persons and law enforcement agencies participating in investigation, mitigation, seizure, or forfeiture of terrorism-related property may file claims with the Alabama Board of Adjustment for costs or damages to be satisfied from forfeited property.
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Forfeited proceeds are allocated in order: investigation costs to law enforcement; 25% of proceeds plus prosecution costs to prosecutors; remaining costs to agencies participating in mitigation/seizure/forfeiture; any remaining proceeds to satisfy judgments for injured persons.
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Persons injured by terrorism offenses may file civil actions in circuit court against violators and recover three times actual damages or $10,000, whichever is greater, plus attorney's fees, with a five-year limitation period from discovery of the violation.
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The act becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Terrorism, forfeiture of property derived from, authorization of claims by injured parties and law enforcement, allocation of proceeds from forfeiture, civil action for damages, limitations
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary
1/21/2014