Jarrett v. State

McMurray, Presiding Judge.

On December 8, 1994, the State filed an in rem forfeiture complaint, pursuant to OCGA § 16-13-49, seeking to forfeit property that was seized by law enforcement officers after Larry Jarrett was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of amphetamine, two counts of possession of illegal firearms, possession of a vehicle with an altered vehicle identification number and possession of dangerous drugs. The State requested (in its prayer for relief) that, “in the event no claimant files an answer in accordance with the…