Current through the 2023 Regular Session
Section 23-5-182 - Effect of failure to answer - hearing date following answer(1) If a verified answer to the petition is not filed within 20 days after service under 23-5-181, the court, upon motion, shall order the property forfeited to the state.(2) If a verified answer is filed within 20 days after service under 23-5-181, the forfeiture proceedings must be set for hearing without a jury, to be held no sooner than 60 days after the answer is filed. Notice of the hearing must be given in the manner provided for service under 23-5-181.En. Sec. 3, Ch. 134, L. 2005.