Bullock v. State

ANDREWS, Presiding Judge.

The State of Georgia initiated in rem forfeiture proceedings against personal property owned by Keenan Bullock and filed a complaint for forfeiture pursuant to OCGA § 16-13-49 (o).1 Bullock appeals from the trial court’s denial of his motion to dismiss the complaint on the basis that the State failed to hold a hearing within 60 days after service of the complaint as required by OCGA § 16-13-49 (o) (5). For the following reasons, we reverse.

Bullock was personally served with the complaint on February 5, 2013, and it is undisputed that he filed a timely answer. Under…