HRS §712A-7.5
Restrictions on sending seized property to federal agencies
This section limits when police or prosecutors can hand over seized property to federal agencies. They generally cannot do it, unless the property includes more than $100,000 in U.S. cash. It applies to transfers done directly, indirectly, through adoption, or through joint task forces.
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The statute, as written — Equitable sharing program; restrictions
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 712A-7, a seizing agency or prosecuting attorney shall not enter into an agreement to transfer or refer property seized under section 712A-6 to a federal agency directly, indirectly, through adoption, through an intergovernmental joint task force, or by any other means that would circumvent the provisions of this chapter, unless the seized property includes United States currency in excess of $100,000. [L 2025, c 288, pt of §2] COMMENTARY ON §712A-7.5 Act 288, Session Laws 2025, added this section to limit the transfer of certain forfeiture property to federal agencies. The legislature found that the State's existing property forfeiture process required reform to ensure greater fairness, transparency, and accountability. Accordingly, Act 288 would make the State's civil asset forfeiture process more fair and just. Senate Standing Committee Report No. 1238, House Standing Committee Report No. 618.
Sections this one refers to
§712A-6 When police can take property for forfeiture
§712A-7 What police can do with property they seize for forfeiture
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