Jackson v. State

Pope, Chief Judge.

This appeal arises out of a civil forfeiture action brought by the State seeking forfeiture, pursuant to OCGA § 16-13-49, of $10,000 in United States currency and a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette.

The claimants/appellants argue the trial court erred by granting the State a continuance. OCGA § 16-13 49 (o) (5) provides that “[i]f an answer is filed, a hearing must be held within 60 days after service of the complaint unless continued for good cause. . . .” (Emphasis supplied.) The record in this case shows that the complaint was filed on November 4, 1992 and an answer and…