Procedures Related to Civil Asset Forfeiture

Summary

The bill changes Colorado forfeiture rules so a court cannot order property forfeiture unless the owner is convicted of a listed offense, and it pauses forfeiture cases while related criminal charges are pending. It also creates a Forfeiture Defense Counsel Fund to pay private attorneys for indigent defendants and directs how forfeiture proceeds are allocated. The changes aim to protect property owners’ rights and ensure fair representation in forfeiture cases.

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