South Carolina H3068 revises forfeiture procedures for controlled substances, including asset allocation and return of seized items to innocent.

South Carolina H3068 amends the state's controlled substances forfeiture laws. It mandates that the first $1,000 of seized assets be retained by the law enforcement agency, with the remaining assets forwarded to the prosecuting agency. The bill also allows forfeiture proceedings to be held in magistrate's court if the value of seized property does not exceed $7,500. It provides for the expedited return of seized property and money if forfeiture proceedings are not initiated and charges are not filed within 30 days of seizure.

South Carolina H3068 revises forfeiture procedures for controlled substances, including asset allocation and return of seized items to innocent.

South Carolina H3068 amends the state's controlled substances forfeiture laws. It mandates that the first $1,000 of seized assets be retained by the law enforcement agency, with the remaining assets forwarded to the prosecuting agency. The bill also allows forfeiture proceedings to be held in magistrate's court if the value of seized property does not exceed $7,500. It provides for the expedited return of seized property and money if forfeiture proceedings are not initiated and charges are not filed within 30 days of seizure.