Asset forfeiture; civil action. (HB1468)
Introduced By
Del. Bob Marshall (R-Manassas) with support from co-patrons Del. Mark Berg (R-Winchester), and Del. Dave LaRock (R-Loudoun)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Civil action for asset forfeiture. Creates a cause of action for a defendant who was deprived of property pursuant to asset forfeiture in cases in which there is an acquittal, dismissal of charges, nolle prosequi, or any other final disposition without a conviction. Under such circumstances, the locality or the Commonwealth shall be liable to the defendant for any damages resulting from the forfeiture of such property, plus reasonable attorney fees and costs. Read the Bill »
Status
01/28/2015: Merged into HB1287
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 12/30/2014 | Committee |
| 12/30/2014 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/15 15102034D |
| 12/30/2014 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/13/2015 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
| 01/20/2015 | Impact statement from DPB (HB1468) |
| 01/21/2015 | Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB1287-Cole) |
| 01/28/2015 | Incorporated by Courts of Justice (HB1287-Cole) |
Comments
New Fed rules on this too.....Finally.