Procedimientos para la incautación de bienes en Carolina del Norte

Explicación Simple

Si la policía encuentra algo que creen que es ilegal, pueden llevarlo. Tienen que seguir ciertas reglas para hacerlo, como informar al tribunal sobre lo que han tomado.

Es como cuando un profesor se lleva tu tarea porque piensan que hiciste trampa. Tienen que anotar lo que se llevaron y decirle a la escuela sobre ello.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan tiene una propiedad que la policía cree que está relacionada con un crimen. La policía tiene que notificar al tribunal y registrar la propiedad en el condado donde se encuentra. Si encuentran dinero en un banco que creen que es ilegal, también tienen que informar sobre eso.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

tangible, or other financial asset held by a financial institution, the State or local law enforcement agency shall serve the order on the entity or institution in possession of the asset with return of service to the clerk of superior court. (3) If the asset is real property, then a lis pendens shall be filed as directed by the court with the clerk in the county or counties where the property is located in accordance with Article 11 of Chapter 1 of the General Statutes. If property is located in multiple counties, a lis pendens shall be filed in each county. (4) For all orders served and executed in accordance with subsection (b1) of this section, a return of service shall be filed with the clerk of superior court by the State or local law enforcement agency with an inventory of items seized. If assets identified are financial assets as listed in subdivision (2) of this subsection, then the law enforcement agency shall list the financial institution wherein such funds are held and the amount of said funds. Said inventory should also identify any and all available real property and identify the counties wherein lis pendens were filed in accordance with subdivision (3) of this subsection. (b2) A record of any personal property seized by a law enforcement agency pursuant to this section shall be kept and maintained as provided in Article 2 of Chapter 15 of the General Statutes, except that the property shall not be disposed of other than pursuant to an order of the court entere