Michigan — Statute

750.159k – Order of criminal forfeiture; notice; hearing to determine validity of claim of property interest; petition; consolidation of hearings; testimony and evidence; amendment of order | Michigan Law

Learn about Michigan's procedures for criminal forfeiture notices, claims, hearings, and how interested parties can contest property forfeiture.

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750.159k – Order of criminal forfeiture; notice; hearing to determine validity of claim of property interest; petition; consolidation of hearings; testimony and evidence; amendment of order

Michigan Penal Code § 750.159k

Summary

Michigan law requires courts to notify interested parties of criminal forfeiture orders via certified mail or publication. Geistested parties have 21 days to petition the court to validate their property interest, with procedures for hearings, evidence, and potential order amendments.

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In simple terms: Learn about Michigan's procedures for criminal forfeiture notices, claims, hearings, and how interested parties can contest property forfeiture.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.