Permits civil forfeiture action to recover property used in or proceeds derived from criminal activity relating to sexual performances by a child.

New York Assembly Bill A02096 amends the civil practice law and rules to permit civil forfeiture actions to recover property used in or proceeds derived from criminal activity relating to sexual performances by a child. The proceeds from such forfeitures will be directed to local social services offices for the prevention and treatment of sexual abuses against children. These funds will support training, community-based approaches, prevention efforts, and treatment programs for sexually victimized children.

Permits civil forfeiture action to recover property used in or proceeds derived from criminal activity relating to sexual performances by a child.

New York Assembly Bill A02096 amends the civil practice law and rules to permit civil forfeiture actions to recover property used in or proceeds derived from criminal activity relating to sexual performances by a child. The proceeds from such forfeitures will be directed to local social services offices for the prevention and treatment of sexual abuses against children. These funds will support training, community-based approaches, prevention efforts, and treatment programs for sexually victimized children.