SB320

SB320 amends Hawaii's civil asset forfeiture laws to enhance transparency and fairness.

SB320 amends Hawaii's civil asset forfeiture laws to enhance transparency and fairness. It mandates law enforcement agencies to maintain detailed records of seized property, including the authority for seizure, date, possession, description, and estimated value. The bill restricts forfeiture to cases involving felony offenses where the property owner has been convicted. It prohibits the transfer of forfeited property to federal agencies unless the property includes over $100,000 in U.S. currency.