MN SF2579

Increases the minimum retail value thresholds for forfeiture of conveyance devices from $25 to $100 and real property from $1,000 to $4,000 in controlled substance cases.

Increases the maximum value of property subject to administrative forfeiture from unspecified to $7,500, with higher-value forfeitures governed by judicial procedures.

Requires the Minnesota County Attorneys Association and Peace Officer Standards and Training Board to develop statewide model policies on controlled substance forfeitures by February 1, 2011, with all county attorneys and law enforcement agencies adopting identical or substantially similar local policies.

Establishes comprehensive reporting requirements for all forfeitures to the state auditor, including amount, statutory authority, date, circumstances, whether contested, and details on firearms forfeited and property disposition.

Requests the Legislative Audit Commission to direct the legislative auditor to conduct a program evaluation on Minnesota forfeitures, comparing the state's practices with other states.