Asset forfeiture; require hearing to challenge.

HB 181 requires courts to hold hearings when individuals challenge asset forfeitures, directly affecting property owners whose assets (excluding controlled substances, raw materials, or paraphernalia) are seized by law enforcement. The bill shifts the burden to the property owner to prove forfeiture is excessive by a preponderance of evidence, considering factors like the offense's seriousness, community impact, and whether the forfeiture would deprive the owner of their primary residence or livelihood. Courts must evaluate these factors without considering the state's interest in the property's value. This amendment modifies Mississippi's asset forfeiture procedures to provide greater procedural safeguards for property owners.