Establishes the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act to replace the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act.

The bill creates the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act, replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act. It outlines procedures for the seizure and forfeiture of property used in crimes involving controlled substances. The act prohibits civil forfeiture and mandates that the circuit court with jurisdiction over the related criminal case also handles the forfeiture proceeding. It details the process for seizing property, including the need for probable cause and the rights of property owners to a post-seizure hearing.

Establishes the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act to replace the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act.

The bill creates the Criminal Forfeiture Process Act, replacing the West Virginia Contraband Forfeiture Act. It outlines procedures for the seizure and forfeiture of property used in crimes involving controlled substances. The act prohibits civil forfeiture and mandates that the circuit court with jurisdiction over the related criminal case also handles the forfeiture proceeding. It details the process for seizing property, including the need for probable cause and the rights of property owners to a post-seizure hearing.