HB 1072 -- Forfeiture of Computers Used in the Commission of
Sexual Offenses

Sponsor:  Bruns

This bill specifies that any computer or laptop seized in the
investigation and prosecution of a sexual offense will not be
returned to the offender upon a plea of guilt or a finding of
guilt and a court finding if the prosecuting or circuit attorney
believes the computer or laptop was used in the commission of the
sexual offense.  The computer or laptop will be retained by the
law enforcement agency which seized the property for the agency's
own use or sale.  The offender may contest the forfeiture by
presenting evidence and argument to the court that the computer
or laptop was not used in the commission of the offense.  If the
court finds that the computer or laptop was not used in the
commission of a sexual offense, the court must order that it be
returned to the offender at the same time and in the same manner
that is customary in criminal cases.

Missouri House of Representatives
95th General Assembly, 1st Regular Session
Last Updated November 17, 2009 at 9:26 am