Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 33.
Tennessee SB0493 amends the burden of proof required for property forfeiture cases by changing the standard from "preponderance of evidence" to "clear and convincing evidence" for both the state’s proof of forfeiture and the judicial review process. This change affects individuals whose property is subject to forfeiture under current law, as it raises the threshold that the state must meet to justify the forfeiture. Key provisions include the revised evidentiary standard for proving the legality of possession and use of seized property.
Tennessee SB0493 amends the burden of proof required for property forfeiture cases by changing the standard from "preponderance of evidence" to "clear and convincing evidence" for both the state’s proof of forfeiture and the judicial review process. This change affects individuals whose property is subject to forfeiture under current law, as it raises the threshold that the state must meet to justify the forfeiture. Key provisions include the revised evidentiary standard for proving the legality of possession and use of seized property.
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Bowling, Janice
114th General Assembly
January 29, 2025
April 1, 2025
Assigned to General Subcommittee of Senate Judiciary Committee