Michigan law requires seizing agencies to promptly notify the prosecuting agency of property seizures intended for forfeiture. Claimants have a limited time to file a verified claim to contest forfeiture, after which the agency may proceed with legal action or disposal of the property. The law outlines procedures for claiming interest and initiating civil forfeiture proceedings.
The agency must immediately notify the prosecuting agency of the seizure and the intent to forfeit and dispose of the property.
A person has 28 days after publication or 21 days after actual notice to file a verified claim stating their interest in the property.
The prosecuting agency will declare the property forfeited and dispose of it according to the law.
Within 7 days after the claim filing period expires, if a claim has been filed.