2003 Senate Bill 259

Introduced in the Senate

March 6, 2003

Introduced by Sen. Burton Leland (D-5)

To require that a vehicle seized by the state or by a local unit of government under state or local forfeiture laws mustbe returned within seven days if the arrested owner is not charged with a crime, is found innocent, or is found not liable for a civil infraction. The owner could not be assessed any impound or forfeiture fees in these cases. The legislation is part of a package comprised of Senate Bills 259 to 264.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary