Tag: civil asset forfeiture

Williams Bill Would Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Process in Delaware

DOVER – Lawmakers introduced new legislation on Thursday aimed at meaningfully reforming Delaware’s civil asset forfeiture system. Sponsored by Rep. Kim Williams and Sen. Kyle Evans Gay, House Bill 280 would increase transparency and shift burdens of proof to protect […]

Williams Bill Would Address Forfeiture Law Deficiencies

DOVER –Rep. Kim Williams has introduced House Bill 115 to address the deficiencies plaguing Delaware’s civil asset forfeiture laws. “A person is innocent until proven guilty,” said Rep. Williams, D-Prices Corner. “The current civil asset forfeiture system doesn’t reflect that notion. The system runs counter […]