AB 1317: Asset forfeiture: human trafficking.

Existing law makes it a felony, generally known as human trafficking, to deprive or violate the personal liberty of another with the intent to effect or maintain a felony violation of, among other crimes, pimping, pandering, or abducting a minor for the purpose of prostitution.

Under existing law, property and assets acquired or received in exchange for the proceeds immediately derived from the pattern of criminal profiteering activity are subject to forfeit. Existing law authorizes the forfeiture of vehicles, boats, airplanes, money, negotiable instruments, securities, real property, or other things of value used for the purpose of facilitating the human trafficking of a victim under 18 years of age for purposes of a commercial sex act and property acquired through, or that was received in exchange for the proceeds of, that crime. Existing law provides a process for a person holding a valid lien, mortgage, or other interest in forfeited property that is less than the appraised value of the property to pay the registered owners equity, if the trier of fact finds that the person holding the lien, mortgage, or interest had actual knowledge that the property was to be used for a purpose for which forfeiture is permitted.