HB 1620

Abstract

Amends the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963. Provides that the State's Attorney may request the issuance of a property preservation warrant authorizing the seizure of property in the same manner as provided for in a search warrant or in a seizure warrant. Provides that the court shall issue the order if the court determines that there is probable cause to believe that the property to be seized is: (i) the proceeds of specified criminal activity, or (ii) assets or other property traceable therefrom, or (iii) profits realized therefrom. Provides that upon conviction, the court may order that the property seized be used to pay restitution to the victim; pay fines, fees and costs; or reimburse the prosecuting agency for costs incurred as a result of investigation and trial. Effective immediately.