- Property that can be forfeited: Under Michigan law, the following property can be forfeited:
- Cash
- Vehicles
- Real estate
- Boats
- Aircraft
- Other personal property
- Crimes that can lead to forfeiture: Property can be forfeited if it is used or derived from a crime, or if it is intended to be used or derived from a crime. Some of the crimes that can lead to forfeiture include:
- Drug trafficking
- Money laundering
- Racketeering
- Human trafficking
- Procedural requirements: In order to forfeit property, the government must follow certain procedural requirements. These requirements include:
- Giving notice to the property owner
- Holding a hearing
- Proving that the property was used or derived from a crime
- Rights of the property owner: The property owner has certain rights in a forfeiture proceeding. These rights include:
- The right to be notified of the forfeiture proceeding
- The right to a hearing
- The right to present evidence
- The right to challenge the government’s evidence
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In recent years, there has been some controversy surrounding civil asset forfeiture laws in Michigan. Some people argue that these laws are unfair because they allow the government to seize property without a criminal conviction. Others argue that these laws are necessary to combat crime.
In 2019, Michigan passed a law that prohibits law enforcement from forfeiting seized assets (under $50,000 in value) from crimes involving controlled substances without a conviction or plea agreement, or unless the property owner relinquishes the property.
This law was intended to address some of the concerns about civil asset forfeiture in Michigan.
If you have had property seized by the government in Michigan, you should speak to an attorney to discuss your rights.
Here’s the Law
Michigan Forfeiture and Seizure under MCL 333.7522
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