Asset forfeiture; creating the Asset Forfeiture Due Process and Property Rights Restoration Act; defining terms; repealers; codification; effective date.

Summary

The bill creates the Asset Forfeiture Due Process and Property Rights Restoration Act, limiting forfeiture to cases where the owner is convicted and the state meets a clear‑and‑convincing evidence standard. It gives owners an innocent‑owner defense, mandates prompt return of uncharged or dismissed property, and imposes civil and criminal penalties for agency or officer misconduct. The measure aims to protect property rights and increase accountability in Oklahoma's asset forfeiture practices.

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