The DUE PROCESS Act of 2024

Where This Stands

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this bill would make it significantly harder for the federal government to permanently seize private property by requiring '' of wrongdoing, while also providing property owners with a new right to an initial court hearing within 10 days of a request.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners

Individuals whose property is subject to federal civil forfeiture face new procedural rights and higher government burdens of proof.

Department of Justice

The agency must conduct annual audits, maintain new public databases, and meet stricter evidentiary standards in forfeiture cases.

State and local law enforcement

Agencies receiving funding from the Department of Justice Asset Forfeiture Fund will be subject to new reporting and transparency requirements.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill reforms federal procedures by increasing the government's burden of proof, shortening legal deadlines, and requiring greater transparency through public databases. It aims to strengthen protections for property owners by ensuring they have earlier access to hearings and legal counsel when their property is seized.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I am an 'innocent owner' of seized property?

The bill states that an innocent owner's interest in property cannot be forfeited, and the government must prove by that the owner is not innocent.

How quickly must the government file a complaint after I claim my property?

The bill requires the government to file a complaint for forfeiture within 90 days after a claim is filed, or return the property.

Can I get help paying for a lawyer if my property is seized?

Yes, the bill expands access to counsel for those financially unable to afford it and allows defendants to request the use of seized assets to retain counsel of their choice.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this bill would make it significantly harder for the federal government to permanently seize private property by requiring '' of wrongdoing, while also providing property owners with a new right to an initial court hearing within 10 days of a request.

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Connected Entities

personWelch, Bill“Co-sponsor of the bill in the Senate.”Map →

personCrapo, Mike“Co-sponsor of the bill in the Senate.”Map →

personWyden, Ron“Co-sponsor of the bill in the Senate.”Map →

bill_number983“Section of Title 18, United States Code being amended.”Map →

bill_number5578“Bill number introduced in the Senate.”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“Committee responsible for reviewing the bill.”Map →

personGrassley, Chuck“Lead sponsor of the bill in the Senate.”Map →

organizationUnited States Government Publishing Office“Source of the Congressional Bill”Map →

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