Virginia law § 19.2-386.3 outlines the procedures for seizure of property for forfeiture, including notification requirements for the attorney for the Commonwealth and property owners. It specifies timelines for filing notices of seizure and information against seized property, as well as service requirements for parties involved. The law aims to ensure proper legal process in property forfeiture cases.
The notice is triggered when property is seized under Chapter 22.2 or other provisions of the Virginia Code, and an information has not yet been filed.
The attorney must file the notice within 21 days of receiving the seizure notification.
The notice must describe the seized property, state the grounds for seizure, include the date of seizure, and identify all owners and lien holders.
All parties defendant, except corporations, must be served with a copy of the information and a notice to appear, following Virginia service laws.