FL S0220

Requires personal approval by law enforcement agency head for all property settlement agreements once property is seized, with written settlement review required after civil complaint filing unless claimant waives review in writing.

Mandates annual review of all seizures, settlements, and forfeiture proceedings by each state and local law enforcement agency to ensure compliance with the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.

Prohibits law enforcement officer compensation, salary, promotion, or other benefits from being dependent on meeting seizure quotas and requires agencies to adopt written policies, procedures, and training for forfeiture compliance.

Requires law enforcement agencies to submit annual reports by October 10 documenting seized and forfeited property and proceeds, with the Department of Law Enforcement compiling results for the Office of Program Policy Analysis and Government Accountability; establishes $5,000 civil fine for noncompliance with 60-day cure period.

Increases minimum mandatory donation of forfeiture proceeds from 15 percent to 25 percent for local law enforcement agencies acquiring at least $15,000 annually for drug treatment, drug abuse education, drug prevention, crime prevention, safe neighborhood, or school resource officer programs.