Rhode Island H7289 prohibits civil asset forfeiture for controlled substances violations until a criminal conviction is obtained.

Rhode Island H7289 amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to prohibit civil asset forfeiture for violations related to controlled substances until a criminal conviction is obtained. The bill specifies that property involved in such violations will not be subject to civil forfeiture unless a criminal conviction has been secured. The attorney general must provide notice to interested parties and allow for claims and petitions for remission or mitigation. If no claims are filed, the property will be forfeited to the state. The act takes effect upon passage.

Rhode Island H7289 prohibits civil asset forfeiture for controlled substances violations until a criminal conviction is obtained.

Rhode Island H7289 amends the Uniform Controlled Substances Act to prohibit civil asset forfeiture for violations related to controlled substances until a criminal conviction is obtained. The bill specifies that property involved in such violations will not be subject to civil forfeiture unless a criminal conviction has been secured. The attorney general must provide notice to interested parties and allow for claims and petitions for remission or mitigation. If no claims are filed, the property will be forfeited to the state. The act takes effect upon passage.