Protecting Citizens' Rights from Excessive Property Seizures and Searches.
This act amends civil forfeiture procedures, shortening claim deadlines and mandating prompt judicial hearings. It aims to better protect citizens' rights by ensuring quicker access to court and the ability to defend their property, while also improving access to information about seizures.
Key points
Shortened deadlines for filing claims regarding seized property, speeding up processes.
Introduction of mandatory initial judicial hearings where citizens can challenge the legality of a seizure and obtain legal assistance.
Increased transparency of law enforcement actions through public databases on property seizures and audits.
Making it harder to seize property from innocent owners and increasing the burden of proof for the government in forfeiture cases.
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