State v. Profitt

Pope, Chief Judge.

This appeal involves the forfeiture of a 1987 Chevrolet Camaro worth less than $25,000. The car was seized on February 3, 1993, and the civil action complaint was filed on April 7, 1993, more than 60 days later. See OCGA § 16-13-49 (h) (2). However, the State provided Profitt with notice of the seizure, and when Profitt filed a claim to the seized property, the State filed its civil action complaint within 30 days. See OCGA § 16-13-49 (n). Ruling that strict compliance with the 60-day filing requirement of OCGA § 16-13-49 (h) (2) is required even if the procedures set forth…