Harris v. State

Pope, Presiding Judge.

The pivotal question in this forfeiture case is whether the document filed by Ronnie Harris is sufficient to constitute a claim under OCGA § 16-13-49 (n) (4). See State of Ga. v. Cannon, 214 Ga. App. 897 (449 SE2d 519) (1994).

Law enforcement officers executed a search warrant on April 13, 1995, at the residence of Ronnie and Sharon Harris, arrested the Harrises, and charged them with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. During the search, the officers seized various property in rem, including a savings passbook ($2,112.83).1 The State proceeded to effect…