290 Ga. App. 467 - Edwards v. State’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “Following seizure of the property and public notice thereof, the State may file a verified complaint in rem; such a complaint must describe the property with reasonable particularity, identify the present custodian of the property, allege the essential elements of the alleged violation leading to the seizure, and fulfill other pleading requirements. OCGA § 16-13-49 (o) (1). Once the State presents a prima facie case for forfeiture in its pleadings, the burden then shifts to the claimant to establish both his standing to contest the forfeiture and his entitlement to a statutory exception.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 300 Ga. App. 29 - Webb v. State

2. “Under the drug forfeiture statute, [OCGA § 16-13-49,] property subject to forfeiture includes that which is, directly or indirectly, used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate a violation of the drug laws or any proceeds derived or realized therefrom. [OCGA § 16-13-49 (d) (2).] Property may be seized without process under certain circumstances, including if there is probable cause to believe that the property is subject to forfeiture. [OCGA § 16-13-49 (g) (2).]”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 300 Ga. App. 29 - Webb v. State