CO HB1067

Eliminates civil asset forfeiture in Colorado, requiring a criminal conviction for drug distribution, manufacturing, dispensing, or selling controlled substances before property can be forfeited

Requires forfeiture proceedings to be conducted as part of the criminal case (not separate civil proceedings), with the state bearing the burden of proving by preponderance of evidence that seized property was used in or derived from the crime

Protects innocent owners and secured interest holders by requiring prosecutors to return property unless they can prove the claimant had actual knowledge of criminal activity or consented to the property's illegal use

Limits federal adoption of seized property by prohibiting state/local agencies from transferring property to federal agencies for forfeiture unless the seizure involves U.S. currency exceeding $50,000

Distributes forfeiture proceeds with 50% to the seizing agency's governmental body for public safety, 25% to behavioral health services for substance use treatment, and 25% to the law enforcement community services grant program fund