§ 9-16-8. Forfeiture Lien

A state attorney may file, without a filing fee, a forfeiture lien upon the initiation of any civil forfeiture proceeding or criminal proceeding or upon seizure for forfeiture. The forfeiture lien filing shall constitute notice to any person claiming an interest in the property owned by the named person. The forfeiture lien shall include the […]

§ 9-16-9. Seized Property Not Subject to Replevin, Conveyance, Sequestration, or Attachment; Release of Property; Assignment of Complaint for Forfeiture; Custodian of Property

Property attached or seized under this chapter shall not be subject to replevin, conveyance, sequestration, or attachment. The seizing law enforcement agency or the state attorney may authorize the release of the attached or seized property if the forfeiture or retention is unnecessary or may transfer the civil forfeiture proceeding to another agency or state […]