Georgia § 16-8-106 Civil forfeiture

Georgia Statutes

§ 16-8-106 — Civil forfeiture

Georgia § 16-8-106

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O.C.G.A. § 16-8-106 (2026).

Text

(a)As used in this Code section, the terms "civil forfeiture proceedings," "proceeds," and "property" shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 9-16-2 .

(b)Any property which is, directly or indirectly, used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate a violation of this article and any proceeds are declared to be contraband and no person shall have a property right in them.

(c)Any property subject to forfeiture pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be forfeited in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9.

(d)The Attorney General shall be specifically authorized to commence civil forfeiture proceedings under this Code section.

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(a) As used in this Code section, the terms "civil forfeiture proceedings," "proceeds," and "property" shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 9-16-2 . (b) Any property which is, directly or indirectly, used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate a violation of this article and any proceeds are declared to be contraband and no person shall have a property right in them. (c) Any property subject to forfeiture pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be forfeited in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9. (d) The Attorney General shall be specifically authorized to commence civil forfeiture proceedings under this Code section.