Post by pavel on Apr 28, 2016 23:45:52 GMT -6
Gov. Mary Fallin signed into law Thursday a bill saying judges may award attorney fees to people whose assets were unjustly seized by law enforcement.
Other more far-reaching legislation seeking to restrict civil asset forfeiture failed to advance this legislative session under criticism from district attorneys and police agencies.
"It's nice to show positive movement in this area," said Sen. David Holt, R-Oklahoma City. "I don't dispute those who say more could be done. At least we got something done this year."
He said the legislation, which goes into effect on Nov. 1, may encourage more people to challenge unjust seizures.
Read more: newsok.com/oklahoma-governor-signs-civil-asset-forfeiture-law/article/5494867?articleBar=1
Other more far-reaching legislation seeking to restrict civil asset forfeiture failed to advance this legislative session under criticism from district attorneys and police agencies.
"It's nice to show positive movement in this area," said Sen. David Holt, R-Oklahoma City. "I don't dispute those who say more could be done. At least we got something done this year."
He said the legislation, which goes into effect on Nov. 1, may encourage more people to challenge unjust seizures.
Read more: newsok.com/oklahoma-governor-signs-civil-asset-forfeiture-law/article/5494867?articleBar=1