SB722 amends Hawaii's civil asset forfeiture laws to restrict forfeitures to felony offenses, require conviction before seizure, and direct proceeds.

SB722 modifies Hawaii's civil asset forfeiture process to ensure fairness and justice. It restricts forfeitures to cases involving felony offenses where the property owner has been convicted. The bill also mandates that property cannot be forfeited if the owner lacked knowledge or consent of the crime. Proceeds from forfeited property will now go to the general fund instead of being retained by law enforcement agencies.

SB722 amends Hawaii's civil asset forfeiture laws to restrict forfeitures to felony offenses, require conviction before seizure, and direct proceeds.

SB722 modifies Hawaii's civil asset forfeiture process to ensure fairness and justice. It restricts forfeitures to cases involving felony offenses where the property owner has been convicted. The bill also mandates that property cannot be forfeited if the owner lacked knowledge or consent of the crime. Proceeds from forfeited property will now go to the general fund instead of being retained by law enforcement agencies.