Jackson v. State

Beasley, Judge.

On December 31, 1996, the State instituted this in rem proceeding under OCGA § 16-13-49 for forfeiture of $1,048 belonging to Lillie Mae Jackson on grounds that the money was seized by a criminal investigator on December 10, 1996, in close proximity to cocaine, included proceeds derived or realized from a violation of the Georgia Controlled Substances Act, and was used or intended for use in a manner to facilitate violation of the Act. See OCGA § 16-13-49 (d) (2), (6).

Jackson was served on January 6, 1997. On February 5, she filed an answer, asserting that the money is not…