Goodwin v. State

Dillard, Judge.

Following a bench trial in this in rem civil forfeiture action, Tasha Goodwin forfeited $14,350 to the State on the ground that it was used to facilitate the possession, sale, and distribution of marijuana. Goodwin appeals, arguing that the trial court (1) failed to conduct a hearing within 60 days of the forfeiture complaint being served, as required by OCGA § 16-13-49 (o) (5); and (2) erred in finding that the money was subject to forfeiture based on it being used to facilitate a drug transaction.1 Because we conclude that the hearing on the forfeiture action was untimely, we…