Montana Statutes

§ 23-5-182 — Effect Of Failure To Answer -- Hearing Date Following Answer

Montana·Title 23 PARKS, RECREATION, SPORTS, AND GAMBLING·Ch. 5 GAMBLING·Part 1 General Provisions, Proceedings, and Penalties

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 .

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Legislative History

En. Sec. 3, Ch. 134, L. 2005.

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