MI HB4632

Amends Michigan's Public Health Code to modify civil forfeiture procedures for property seized by public and regional airport authorities in controlled substance cases.

Exempts forfeiture proceedings from certain requirements when the aggregate fair market value of seized property and currency exceeds $20,000 (excluding contraband value) and seizure was made by airport authority law enforcement officers.

Requires civil forfeiture cases to stay pending criminal proceedings until defendant conviction, guilty plea, or other specified events occur.

At forfeiture hearing, plaintiff must prove property is subject to forfeiture or that non-defendant claimants had prior knowledge of or consented to the crime.

Mandates return of seized property to owner within 14 days if plaintiff fails to meet burden of proof, charges are dismissed, defendant is acquitted, or a court orders return.