An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in forfeiture of assets, further providing for motion for return of property; and imposing duties on the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill changes how law enforcement agencies handle the seizure of personal property. It requires agencies to provide individuals whose property is seized with copies of relevant laws and a sample motion for return of property. The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts is tasked with developing and making this sample motion available online. This aims to improve transparency and the process for individuals seeking to recover their property that has been seized.
Key provisions
- Law enforcement agencies must provide seized individuals with copies of relevant laws.
- Law enforcement agencies must provide a sample motion for return of property.
- The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts will develop and make the sample motion available online.
- The sample motion cannot be used as the exclusive form for court filings.
- The bill defines ‘law enforcement agency’ and ‘local law enforcement agency’.
Who is affected
- Individuals whose personal property is seized by law enforcement agencies.
- Law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania.
- The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts.
Notable changes
- Requires law enforcement to provide information and a sample motion to individuals whose property is seized.
- Establishes a role for the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts in creating and disseminating a standardized motion.
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- Pn 2973 Html
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Zimmerman
Joshua Siegel
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