AZ HB2032

Amends Arizona forfeiture law to require a criminal conviction before property can be forfeited in most cases, with limited exceptions for cases where conviction is impossible due to death, incompetence, or unavailability of the defendant.

Eliminates uncontested civil forfeiture procedures and repeals the previous section 13-4309, replacing it with a pretrial replevin hearing process allowing defendants to challenge seizure validity and potentially recover property needed for legal representation.

Shifts the burden of proof in forfeiture proceedings so that once a claimant establishes ownership interest, the state must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the property should be forfeited, rather than the claimant proving an exemption.

Expands reporting requirements for law enforcement agencies and prosecutors regarding forfeitures, including detailed information about seizures, case outcomes, and whether forfeiture was judicial or through other means.

Modifies racketeering definitions to require that criminal conduct "results in a conviction" rather than merely being "chargeable or indictable," aligning civil RICO forfeiture with criminal conviction requirements.