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Clerk 06/04/2019
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A MOTION acknowledging receipt of a report on sheriff's office asset forfeiture policies and procedures, in compliance with the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 18835, Section 22, Proviso P1.
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WHEREAS, the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 18835, Section 22, Proviso P1, requires the sheriff's office to transmit a report providing information related to drug enforcement asset forfeitures and an accompanying motion acknowledging receipt of this report, and
WHEREAS, the attached report includes:
1. A description of the department's policies and procedures regarding drug enforcement asset seizures and forfeits;
2. A description of the process by which an individual may dispute a seizure and have their case adjudicated in court, including any options for appeal;
3. A list detailing the total number of drug enforcement related asset seizure cases since January 1, 2016, which were adjudicated and where the sheriff's office prevailed; and
4. The value and description of all assets and property seized by the sheriff's office related to drug enforcement activities since January 1, 2016;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
The receipt of the report describing the policies and procedures regarding the sheriff's office drug enforcement asset seizures and forfeits in compliance with the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget Ordinance, Ordinance 18835, Section 22, Proviso P1, which is Attachment A to this motion, is hereby acknowledged.