ID H0202

Allows property seized in civil forfeiture cases to be subject to replevin (recovery) upon a court finding that property is reasonably necessary for the owner's employment or personal use, will not be disposed of or used for criminal activity, and reasonable security has been posted.

Requires courts to determine whether a property forfeiture is proportionate to the crime alleged, charged, or proven, considering factors including the nature and severity of the crime, fair market value of property, hardship to the defendant, and effects on the defendant's family or financial circumstances.

Removes provisions requiring property owners to pay state costs incurred in seizure and forfeiture proceedings; repeals prior law authorizing the state to collect these costs from proceeds of property sales.

Establishes mandatory reporting requirements for state and local law enforcement agencies, requiring annual submission to county prosecutors of detailed information about seized and forfeited property, including seizure dates, property descriptions, criminal charges, case outcomes, and property disposition, with retention for seven years.

Clarifies that mere possession of U.S. currency without other evidence of criminal activity is insufficient probable cause for seizure, and specifies procedures for notice, hearings, and distribution of proceeds from forfeited property sales.