SB 2016-017: End Abuse of Civil Forfeiture Act (Final Vote)

[Blair]

I would be interested in hearing what Tmth has to say about this bill- after doing research on it during the House Bill Process I supported what the bill wants to do- end the absurd abuse that could come through these police powers

[Blair]

How is that too be determined?

[Blair]

I don't think that reasonable doubt would stop the abuses that we've seen; I mean my biggest concern is that asset forfeiture can happen before a conviction is gained.

I'd like a vote on the amendment offered- I was doing event work last weekend so I only had limited access and didn't have time for a comprehensive check of Senate work.

[Blair]

Sorry the delay; whilst this website has its obvious view it does well to highlight the awful abuse of civil forfeiture (I'm still very much in favour of criminal forfeiture)

http://endforfeiture.com/

[Blair]

Some other information for people

+The Federal aspect (rather than local/regional policing) takes in 5.4 billion a year through the process.
+ There should be a step in place to make sure that people are told when they're having property/assets seized- currently they don't even have to be informed.
+ There should be a requirement that funds be deposited to educational programs, or those benefiting victims of crime (rather than buying the Sheriff a new car)


Interesting example from Nebraska

  http://reason.com/blog/2016/04/20/nebraska-ends-civil-police-forfeiture-pr

[Blair]

Well have to conference this won't we as its different to the house?

[Blair]

Aye