SB6 Summary

• Establishes civil forfeiture of all property used in, intended for, derived from, or realized through violations of Alabama's terrorism laws (Article 7, Chapter 10, Title 13A).

• Authorizes injured persons, law enforcement agencies, and private entities to file claims against forfeited property for costs and damages, with additional filing fees ranging from $100 to $400 based on amount in controversy.

• Allocates forfeited proceeds first to investigation costs, then prosecution costs, then mitigation and seizure costs, with remaining proceeds distributed pro rata to satisfy judgments for injured persons.

• Permits injured persons to file civil damage actions against persons committing terrorist acts in circuit court, with a five-year limitation period from discovery of the violation.

• Requires court order for property seizure (except when incident to lawful arrest/search or based on prior forfeiture judgment) and becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage.