AZ HB2477

Amends Arizona's civil forfeiture laws to require detailed quarterly reporting on all forfeitures, including property description, seizure date, estimated value, criminal statutes involved, case outcomes, and disposition methods.

Establishes new restrictions on transferring seized property to federal agencies, prohibiting transfers unless investigations involve federal crimes or property value exceeds $75,000 in joint investigations.

Changes the standard of proof for in rem and in personam forfeitures from preponderance of the evidence to clear and convincing evidence.

Adds comprehensive reporting requirements to anti-racketeering revolving funds (state and county) including detailed information about crime prevention programs, witness protection, investigation costs, and personnel expenses funded by forfeiture proceeds.

Expands remedies for claimants whose property is wrongfully seized, allowing treble damages when seizing agencies or prosecutors lack reasonable cause and acted with intent to injure or gross negligence.