MI SB1215

Amends Michigan Vehicle Code section 625n to establish vehicle forfeiture and seizure procedures for convictions involving impaired driving or habitual traffic violations under sections 625 and 904.

Allows courts to order forfeiture of vehicles owned by defendants or return of leased vehicles to lessors upon conviction for qualifying driving offenses.

Requires prosecuting attorneys to file forfeiture petitions within 14 days of conviction and provide notice to defendants, vehicle owners, and security interest holders.

Establishes a claims and hearing process within 21 days of notice, requiring courts to consider defendant's driving record and multiple prior convictions when determining whether to order forfeiture.

Specifies distribution of forfeited vehicle sale proceeds in priority order: secured party interests, co-owner equity, restitution, towing/storage fees, victim claims, government liens, forfeiture expenses, and remaining balance to law enforcement (75%) and victim services (25%).

Creates misdemeanor offense for knowingly concealing, selling, or transferring a vehicle with intent to avoid forfeiture, punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment or $1,000 fine.