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OK HB2095

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/7/2011

Primary Sponsor

Randy Terrill

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 21 O.S. 2001, Section 1738 to expand the list of property subject to seizure and forfeiture in criminal cases.

  • Authorizes seizure of vehicles and conveyances used in human trafficking offenses (Section 748) and prostitution offenses (Sections 1028, 1029, 1030), excluding property of customers merely procuring services.

  • Adds new forfeitable property categories including conveyances used in violations of Section 446 (drug-related offenses) and clarifies livestock theft-related forfeitures.

  • Maintains existing forfeiture procedures requiring notice to owners, a 60-day period to file verified claims, clear and convincing evidence standard at hearing, and protections for bona fide lienholders and innocent owners.

  • Effective date: November 1, 2011.

Legislative Description

Crimes and punishments; authorizing seizure and forfeiture of property under certain circumstances; effective date.

Property

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/8/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules2/8/2011

Full Bill Text

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