TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Allan Ramsaur on Mar 1, 2017

Legislation to reform the asset forfeiture process in Tennessee got a hearing today that lasted more than two hours in the House Civil Justice Subcommittee. Watch a video of the proceedings. The bill, HB428 by Rep. Martin Daniel, R-Knoxville, would establish more stringent standards for seizure and make return of assets easier. The Tennessee Bar Association supports substantial reforms in this area.