S 1931 IS

106th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 1931

To provide a more just and uniform procedure for Federal civil forfeitures, and for other purposes.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

November 16, 1999

Mr. HATCH (for himself and Mr. LEAHY) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary


A BILL

To provide a more just and uniform procedure for Federal civil forfeitures, and for other purposes.

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

SEC. 2. CREATION OF GENERAL RULES RELATING TO CIVIL FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS.

`Sec. 981A. General rules for civil forfeiture proceedings

SEC. 3. COMPENSATION FOR DAMAGE TO SEIZED PROPERTY.

SEC. 4. ATTORNEY FEES, COSTS, AND INTEREST.

`Sec. 2465. Return of property to claimant; liability for wrongful seizure; attorney fees, costs, and interest

SEC. 5. SEIZURE WARRANT REQUIREMENT.

of title 28, and executed in any district in which the property is found.'.

SEC. 6. USE OF FORFEITED FUNDS TO PAY RESTITUTION TO CRIME VICTIMS.

SEC. 7. CIVIL FORFEITURE OF REAL PROPERTY.

`Sec. 985. Civil forfeiture of real property

SEC. 8. APPLICABILITY.

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