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OK HB2379

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dale DeWitt

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends 63 O.S. 2011, Sections 2-506 and 2-508 to clarify asset forfeiture procedures for seized property in Oklahoma

  • Authorizes sale of forfeited property through public auctions and Internet auctions with online bidding in addition to traditional sales methods

  • Requires property sales to be conducted under court judgment, with proceeds distributed to innocent lien holders, legitimate forfeiture costs, and county revolving funds for drug enforcement and education

  • Clarifies that property forfeited for non-payment of fines shall be apportioned according to Section 2-416, and allows district attorneys to enter agreements with agencies for sharing proceeds based on relative contribution to enforcement

  • Effective November 1, 2014

Legislative Description

Asset forfeiture; authorizing sale of property through online auctions; effective date.

Property

Last Action

Approved by Governor 05/13/2014

5/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/13/2014
Government Modernization and Accountability2/4/2014

Full Bill Text

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