Increases transparency and accountability surrounding property forfeiture. Restricts civil asset forfeiture to cases involving the commission of a felony offense where the property owner has been convicted of an underlying felony offense. Requires the Attorney General to adopt rules necessary to carry out the purpose of the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act. Limits the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. Establishes records requirements. Repeals language that requires the Hawaii Omnibus Criminal Forfeiture Act to be construed liberally. Effective 7/1/2050 (SD2)
Statutes affected: HB126: 712A-5, 712A-16, 712A-19
HB126 HD1: 712A-5, 712A-16, 712A-19
HB126 SD1 PROPOSED: 712A-5, 712A-16, 712A-19
HB126 SD1: 712A-5, 712A-16, 712A-19
HB126 SD2: 712A-5, 712A-16, 712A-19
Latest: 712A-5, 712A-16, 712A-19