QUESTION
Do forfeiture laws apply to property acquired in jail in Colorado?
Asked on Mar 01st, 2017 on Criminal Law - Colorado
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Inmate has received books and clothing from others while in jail in Colorado. Are these his to take with him on exit or are they the jail's property? Do forfeiture laws apply?
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If he acaquired something while in jail it seems clear it is his and he should be able to take it when he leaves the jail. Forfeiture laws apply to illegally obtained or illegally used items that are declared a public nuisance and can be forfeited to the state - not legally, allowed items a person owns.
Answered on Mar 09th, 2017 at 3:31 PM