It has become a national scandal as police and sheriff’s departments use the “proceeds” to bolster budgets, and many states are now taking action to change their laws on civil asset forfeiture. Oklahoma has been given a “D” rating for existing law.
Oklahoma Senator Kyle Loveless has introduced the “Civil Asset Protection Act” which will be discussed prior to the 2016 Legislature.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobsullum/2015/05/28/state-legislators-reconsider-forfeiture-laws-that-turn-cops-into-robbers/
