Opinion No.

Ms. Phyllis Massey Dewitt County Auditor 307 N. Gonzales St. Cuero, Texas 77954

Re: Whether the provisions of article 59.06(c) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, directing that certain forfeited property be deposited in "special funds in the county treasury," require that such funds be deposited with the county treasurer for placement in the county depository (RQ-352)

Dear Ms. Massey:

Chapter 59 of the Code of Criminal Procedure provides for state seizure and forfeiture of property used in, or proceeds gained from, the commission of certain crimes. The prosecutor with felony jurisdiction in the…