1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1139

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Delegate Genn
Entitled:
Handgun Offenses - Forfeiture of Motor Vehicles

Synopsis:

Allowing the seizure and forfeiture of a motor vehicle in which a handgun offense is committed; establishing certain defenses; providing certain procedures and standards for the seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles; providing for the disposition of forfeited motor vehicles and proceeds; providing for the rights of certain lienholders; allowing a court to review certain decisions and take certain actions relating to the seizure and forfeiture of motor vehicles; etc.

Legislative History

House Action
2/8
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
2/13
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 3/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
COURTS - GENERAL
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES, SENTENCES
FORFEITURE
GUNS -see also- HUNTING
LIENS -see also- MECHANICS' LIENS, SECURITY INTERESTS
MOTOR VEHICLES - GENERAL -see also- ABANDONED VEHICLES
SEARCH AND SEIZURE
Bill affects the following Statute:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 36C-1 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available