CT HB06536

Revises property forfeiture procedures to establish civil proceedings where the state must prove forfeiture by clear and convincing evidence, with notice to property owners and interested parties by certified or registered mail and a court hearing at least two weeks after notice.

Changes forfeiture proceedings from criminal complaints to civil petitions in rem, with the Chief State's Attorney or designee authorized to petition within 90 days of seizure.

Allows courts to award forfeited money to investigating law enforcement agencies in their discretion, with remaining funds deposited in the General Fund.

Protects property owners and lienholders from forfeiture if they did not know and could not reasonably know the property was being used in criminal activity or was derived from crime.

Expands voyeurism statute to include a class D felony for intentional trespass combined with observing anyone under 16 years old without their knowledge or consent in a dwelling under circumstances where privacy is reasonably expected.