Goals of asset forfeiture transparency laws:
- lay out how forfeiture is being used
- hold law enforcement accountable
Institute for Justice criteria for reviewing asset forfeiture transparency laws:
- Tracking Seized Property
- Accounting for Forfeiture Fund Spending
- Aggregate Forfeiture Reports
- Accessibility of Forfeiture Records
- Penalties for Failure to File a Report
- Financial Audits of Forfeiture Accounts
Institute of Justice | State and Federal Governments Must Improve Forfeiture Transparency