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Justice Clarence Thomas Takes a Broadside at Civil Forfeiture

Forfeiture is a big issue in Michigan

… taking a big swipe at civil forfeiture laws across the nation. … a crime.) That’s because forfeiture involves charging the property, … car to pick him up. These forfeiture operations frequently target … defend their interests in forfeiture proceedings. Perversely, … often the most burdened by forfeiture. They are more likely to … more

How Forfeiture Should Work in Michigan

New Mexico and Nebraska limit forfeiture to criminal cases

… recording studio under its forfeiture laws. It appears to be a case where forfeiture may be justified, but provides … example to talk about how forfeiture should be used. The Detroit … allegations are part of a forfeiture complaint filed in federal … (studio).” Though this forfeiture case will be pursued under … more

House Judiciary Passes Civil Forfeiture Reform Bills

Good work, but more still to be done

… bills that would reform Michigan’s civil asset forfeiture laws. Currently, law enforcement officials are … Bill 4508, sponsored by Rep. Irwin, would limit forfeiture in cases involving less than one ounce of marijuana, … North Carolina has long outlawed civil asset forfeiture, and New Mexico recently voted to prohibit it … more

Former State Trooper: Cops, Prosecutors Misuse Problematic Asset Forfeiture Law

‘Civil asset forfeiture erodes the public trust in law enforcement’

… note that when civil asset forfeiture first began to be used in … how to conduct civil asset forfeiture says the police are misusing … curriculum on civil asset forfeiture for the department and taught … procedures of civil asset forfeiture erodes the public trust … wasn’t the reason civil asset forfeiture was introduced. Nelson … more

Bill Bringing State Closer To Ending Asset Forfeiture Abuse Advances in Michigan

House considers bill to require a conviction before police can take and keep a person’s property in most cases

… main bill of a civil asset forfeiture reform legislative package. … plans to take up another forfeiture bill that he sponsored as … on Michigan civil asset forfeiture with Dan Korobkin, the ACLU … year through civil asset forfeiture,” Skorup said. “We will … someone objects to the civil forfeiture of their property, law enforcement … more

Police Seize Car, Drive 56,000 Miles, Sell It Without Charging Owners With a Crime

Michigan forfeiture laws allow assets to be turned over without a conviction

… Michigan Legislature made to forfeiture laws last year but noted … of D- for its civil asset forfeiture laws, noting as much as … bills reforming civil asset forfeiture laws. These laws required … to disclose civil asset forfeitures and better document seizures. … of proof for civil asset forfeitures from preponderance of evidence … more

Retired State Police Officer: Forfeiture is 'Big Money' for Law Enforcement Agencies

A video report about the problems with civil forfeiture

… was wrong with civil asset forfeiture occurred when he was training … proceedings. Under civil asset forfeiture, law enforcement uses warrants … until proven guilty. With forfeitures, the property is guilty … search. “Consent search and forfeiture are good partners,” said … them don’t understand the forfeiture law and a lot of people … more

No Charge, No Conviction — But 956 People Still Lose Stuff To Cops

Michigan releases 2017 civil asset forfeiture report

… process called civil asset forfeiture. Of those 956 individuals, … violation for which asset forfeitures are authorized, and 220 … enforcement agencies involved in forfeiture proceedings collected more … agencies must send data on forfeiture to the department, which, … practice of civil asset forfeiture considered it a preliminary … more

Wayne County Took Cars From 380 People Never Charged With A Crime

2017 was ‘civil asset forfeiture on steroids’ in Detroit

… procedure called civil asset forfeiture, according to responses … Altogether, there were 736 asset forfeiture proceedings in Michigan … Michigan to submit data about forfeiture to the Michigan State Police. … a recent report on civil forfeiture, said the data shows nearly … it’s likely that these forfeitures disproportionately affected … more

Court: OK For Wayne County To Seize Man’s Car For 3 Years

Legislators considering changes to state asset forfeiture law

… to challenge the property forfeiture, Wayne County held the car … Court case about civil asset forfeiture law. Opponents of these … 100 percent of civil asset forfeiture proceeds are given to the … a post-deprivation, pre-forfeiture hearing, and neither does … criminal activity. Civil forfeiture allows law enforcement to … more