State v. Hammame

Robert J. Gladwin, Judge.

The State of Arkansas appeals the Carroll County Circuit Court’s dismissal of its in rem forfeiture action as to a 1996 Toyota Canary, which was seized from Adam Hammame and Susan Hammame. The State contends on appeal that the circuit court misinterpreted Ark. Code Ann. § 5-64-505 (Repl. 2005), by concluding that the sheriffs office was a party to the forfeiture action under that statute, and therefore, could not effect service pursuant to Arkansas Rule of Civil Procedure 4(c)(1) (2006). We reverse and remand for proceedings consistent with this opinion.

An in rem…