“Civil forfeiture is one of the most serious assaults on due process and private property rights in America today,” said Institute for Justice Attorney Rob Peccola. “The legislature’s vote today means New Hampshire is closer to ensuring only convicted criminals—and not the innocent—lose their property to forfeiture.”

New Hampshire Passes Sweeping Civil Forfeiture Reforms - Institute for Justice

Today, the New Hampshire House of Representatives and Senate passed SB 522, which includes several reforms to the state's forfeiture laws. "Civil forfeiture is one of the most serious assaults on due process and private property rights in America today," said Institute for Justice Attorney Rob Pecco...

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