§ 5-5-301. Definitions
As used in this subchapter: (1) (A) “Contraband property” means property of any nature, including personal property, tangible property, or intangible property. (B) “Contraband property” does not include real property; (2) “Livestock” means: (A) Cattle or swine or a sheep, goat, horse, or mule; and (B) Any carcass, skin, or part of cattle or swine […]
§ 5-5-302. Property subject to forfeiture
(a) The following property is subject to forfeiture pursuant to this subchapter: (1) Contraband property used or intended to be used in the commission of theft of livestock; (2) The proceeds gained from the commission of theft of livestock; (3) Personal property acquired with proceeds gained from the commission of theft of livestock; (4) (A) […]
§ 5-5-303. Petition for forfeiture — Order
(a) (1) The prosecuting attorney of the judicial district within whose jurisdiction there is property that is sought to be forfeited pursuant to § 5-5-302 shall promptly proceed against the property by filing in the circuit court having jurisdiction of the property a petition for an order to show cause why the circuit court should […]
§ 5-5-304. Disposition of forfeited property
(a) Subject to the provisions of subsection (c) of this section, if property forfeited pursuant to § 5-5-302 is harmful to the public health or is required by law to be destroyed, the law enforcement agency to which the property is forfeited shall: (1) Require the sheriff of the county to take custody of the […]
§ 5-5-305. Disposition of proceeds
(a) The proceeds of any sale pursuant to § 5-5-304 and any moneys forfeited pursuant to § 5-5-302 shall be applied to payment of the: (1) Balance due on any lien preserved by the circuit court in the forfeiture proceeding; (2) Cost incurred by the seizing law enforcement agency in connection with the storage, maintenance, […]
§ 5-5-306. When more than one agency involved
(a) If more than one (1) law enforcement agency is substantially involved in effecting a forfeiture pursuant to § 5-5-302, the circuit court having jurisdiction over the forfeiture proceeding shall equitably distribute the property among the law enforcement agencies. (b) Any forfeited money or any proceeds remaining after the sale of the property shall be […]