™Your Policy Risk Impact Agent
49 chapters · 985 sections in this title.
Fla. Stat. § 849.38 Proceedings for forfeiture; notice of seizure and order to show cause
5.0K chars
(1) The return of the sheriff aforesaid to the clerk of the circuit court shall be taken and considered as the state’s petition or libel in rem for the forfeiture of the property therein described, of which the circuit court of the county shall have jurisdiction without regard to…
Fla. Stat. § 849.39 Delivery of property to claimant
1.2K chars
Any person, firm, or corporation filing a claim in the cause, which claim shall state fully her or his right, title, claim, or interest, in and to the seized property, may, at any time after said claim is filed with the clerk of the court, obtain possession of the seized property…
Fla. Stat. § 849.40 Proceeding when no claim filed
0.4K chars
When no claim is filed in the cause within the time required the clerk shall enter a default against all persons, firms and corporations owning, claiming or having an interest in and to the property seized and the cause may then proceed in the same manner as a common-law cause af…
Fla. Stat. § 849.41 Proceeding when claim filed
1.6K chars
When one or more claims are filed in the cause the cause shall be tried upon the issues made thereby with the petition for forfeiture with any affirmative defenses being deemed denied without further pleading. Judgment by default shall be entered against all other persons, firms …