2018 Iowa Code
Title XVI - CRIMINAL LAW AND PROCEDURE
Chapter 809A - FORFEITURE REFORM ACT
Section 809A.12B - Proportionality review.

Universal Citation: IA Code § 809A.12B (2018)

809A.12B

Proportionality review.

1. Property shall not be forfeited as an instrumentality under this chapter to the extent that the amount or value of the property is grossly disproportionate to the severity of the offense.

2. Contraband and any proceeds obtained from the offense are not subject to proportionality review under this section.

2017 Acts, ch 114, §9, 15

Section applies to forfeiture proceedings that begin on or after July 1, 2017; 2017 Acts, ch 114, §15

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