MN SF385

Requires agencies and prosecuting authorities to report annually to the state auditor on forfeiture expenditures in four categories: substance abuse/gang prevention programs and victim reparation; travel and training; vehicles and equipment; and other uses, with reporting effective for years ending after December 31, 2016.

Prohibits agencies and prosecuting authorities from using proceeds from sale of forfeited property to pay base salaries, benefits, overtime, bonuses to personnel, or private attorney fees for forfeiture litigation.

Establishes 70-30 split of forfeited vehicle sale proceeds, with 70 percent going to the seizing agency for enforcement and training purposes and 30 percent to the prosecuting authority for prosecutorial purposes.

Requires chief law enforcement officers and prosecution offices to maintain written forfeiture policies consistent with model policies developed under Laws 2010, chapter 391, section 11, and make policies available to the public upon request.

Requires reporting to state auditor of all forfeitures, including amount, statutory authority, date, circumstances, whether contested, and for firearms forfeitures the make, model, and serial number of each firearm.