Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33.
Tennessee HB1024 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 40, Chapter 33, by changing the burden of proof required for property forfeiture from "preponderance of evidence" to "clear and convincing evidence." This bill affects individuals whose property may be subject to forfeiture under current law, as it raises the standard of proof required for the state to seize property. Additionally, it revises the evidentiary standard for judicial review of forfeiture decisions, aligning it with the new burden of proof.
Tennessee HB1024 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 40, Chapter 33, by changing the burden of proof required for property forfeiture from "preponderance of evidence" to "clear and convincing evidence." This bill affects individuals whose property may be subject to forfeiture under current law, as it raises the standard of proof required for the state to seize property. Additionally, it revises the evidentiary standard for judicial review of forfeiture decisions, aligning it with the new burden of proof.
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Russell, Lowell
114th General Assembly
February 5, 2025
April 1, 2025
Taken off notice for cal in s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee of Judiciary Committee