Massachusetts H4397 amends civil asset forfeiture laws, transferring forfeited property to the state treasurer and depositing proceeds in the general.

Massachusetts H4397 modifies civil asset forfeiture procedures by requiring forfeited property from another jurisdiction, including the federal government, to be transferred to the office of the state treasurer. The treasurer or a designee will sell the property, with proceeds deposited in the general fund. The bill also mandates annual reports from the attorney general, district attorneys, and police departments detailing asset seizures and forfeitures. These reports must include an itemized accounting of seized assets and the number of cases involving public counsel representation.

Massachusetts H4397 amends civil asset forfeiture laws, transferring forfeited property to the state treasurer and depositing proceeds in the general.

Massachusetts H4397 modifies civil asset forfeiture procedures by requiring forfeited property from another jurisdiction, including the federal government, to be transferred to the office of the state treasurer. The treasurer or a designee will sell the property, with proceeds deposited in the general fund. The bill also mandates annual reports from the attorney general, district attorneys, and police departments detailing asset seizures and forfeitures. These reports must include an itemized accounting of seized assets and the number of cases involving public counsel representation.