Property Rights. Asset Forfeiture. Transparency. 2 Legislative Goals.

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