Asset forfeiture: human trafficking.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies California’s asset forfeiture laws to specifically address human trafficking, particularly commercial sex trafficking involving victims under 18. It expands the scope of property forfeiture to include assets acquired through or received in exchange for proceeds from such crimes. The bill also streamlines the forfeiture process and clarifies procedures for handling liens and mortgages on forfeited property, ensuring that property owners with legitimate interests are properly compensated.
Key provisions
- Expands asset forfeiture to include property acquired through human trafficking involving a commercial sex act where the victim was under 18.
- Applies the forfeiture process to all offenses of human trafficking involving a commercial sex act, regardless of the victim’s age.
- Clarifies procedures for paying off liens and mortgages on forfeited property, ensuring fair compensation to legitimate owners.
- Removes the requirement to prove a pattern of criminal profiteering for forfeiture.
- Allows for the appointment of a receiver to manage forfeited property.
- Provides for a temporary injunction to preserve the status quo of property during forfeiture proceedings.
- Specifies requirements for notice to interested parties in forfeiture petitions.
- Addresses the disposal of real property forfeited to the county.
Who is affected
- Victims of human trafficking
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