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MO SB741

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

Mike Parson

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Law enforcement agencies using the federal forfeiture system must obtain an independent audit of federal seizures at the end of their fiscal year when proceeds exceed $500,000.

  • Audits must be provided to the agency's governing body, the Department of Public Safety, and the State Auditor's Office.

  • Audit costs are paid from the proceeds of the federal forfeitures.

  • The Department of Public Safety shall not issue funds to any law enforcement agency that fails to comply with the audit requirements.

  • Intentional or knowing failure to comply with audit requirements is a class A misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000.

Legislative Description

Provides that law enforcement agencies only have to procure an independent audit of federal seizures if the proceeds from the federal seizures exceed $500,000

Last Action

Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

2/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary And Civil And Criminal Jurisprudence2/9/2012

Full Bill Text

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