Seizable property definition
Seizable property means property which is relevant in a criminal prosecution or investigation, property defined by law to be forfeitable, and property which if not seized by the state poses an imminent danger to a person’s health, safety, or welfare.287 If the forfeiture is for property valued at less than $5,000, the owner or interest holder must also be convicted of the criminal offense for the conduct giving rise to forfeiture.288 The prosecuting attorney must prove by clear and convincing evidence that the property is subject to forfeiture.289 Property is not subject to forfeiture to the extent the amount or value of the property is grossly disproportionate to the severity of the offense.290 However, contraband and proceeds from the offense are not subject to a proportionality review.291 Each law enforcement agency that is in the custody of forfeitable property is required to adopt and comply with a written internal control policy.292
Seizable property means any of the following: