The 2022 Florida Statutes (including 2022 Special Session A and 2023 Special Session B)
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To justify the continued seizure of Zarcadoolas's property, BSO had the burden of establishing probable cause to believe that the property was used in violation of the Forfeiture Act. See §§ 932.701(2)(f), .703(3)(a), (3)(c), Fla. Stat. (2020); Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164; City of Coral Springs, 803 So.2d at 850. BSO sought to meet this burden by showing that the property was "contraband" under section 932.701(2)(a)2. or section 932.701(2)(a)5. See § 932.702(2), Fla. Stat. (2020) (possession of any "contraband article" is a violation of the Forfeiture Act). Under those provisions, BSO needed to show that the property was used "in violation of the gambling laws of the state" or "as an instrumentality in the commission of, or in aiding or abetting in the commission of, any felony." § 932.701(2)(a)2., (2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. (2020).
A trial court's order determining whether the facts presented are "legally sufficient to support a finding of probable cause pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act ... is reviewed de novo." Miami-Dade Cnty. v. Forfeiture of $26,474.00 in U.S. Currency, 172 So. 3d 455, 457 (Fla. 3d DCA 2015). Under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, section 932.701, Florida Statutes, probable cause is established where the State can show that under "the totality of the facts presented ... [it had] probable cause to believe that a nexus exists between the article seized and the narcotics activity, whether or not the use of the contraband article can be traced to a specific narcotics transaction." § 932.701( 2)(a) 1., Fla. Stat. The State must show, "the information relied upon ... is adequate and sufficiently reliable to warrant the belief by a reasonable person that a violation had occurred." Lobo v. Metro-Dade Police Dep't, 505 So. 2d 621, 623 (Fla. 3d DCA 1987) ; Dep't of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Frey, 965 So. 2d 199, 200–01 (Fla. 5th DCA 2007). The State's reasonable belief must be "more than mere suspicion, but it can be created by less than prima…
Victor R. Griffin, appearing pro se in both the trial court and as appellant here, filed a complaint in county court, seeking recovery of monies seized by appellee under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. See Fla. Stat. §§ 932.701 - 932.7062. Appellant alleged a wide array of bases for recovery, and appellee sought dismissal of the complaint, amended complaint, and second amended complaint. The trial court granted each motion to dismiss, in whole or in part, and finally granted a dismissal of the second amended complaint in its entirety and with prejudice. Appellant timely appeals the trial court's order of dismissal with prejudice.
Finally, the Court does not credit Plaintiffs’ allegation that the Detectives had "no basis" for stating in the seizure affidavit that there was probable cause to believe that the funds in the Individual Plaintiffs’ personal accounts were contraband. In addition to the arrest affidavits’ allegations of the arrestees’ alleged criminal activity, the Detectives further assert in the seizure affidavit that Capri disbursed over $2.7 million from the Main Account to secondary bank accounts held by the Llauro husbands and wives. The Detectives categorize these amounts as contraband based on the definition provided by Florida law: "[a]ny personal property, including, but not limited to, ... money ... which was used or was attempted to be used as an instrumentality in the commission of, or in aiding or abetting in the commission of, any felony, whether or not comprising an element of the felony, or which is acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act." Fla. Stat. § 932.701( 2)(a)(5). Again, Plaintiffs do not claim that any specific statement in the 53-page seizure affidavit, which establishes probable cause, is false. Because…
AFFIRMED . See Hudson v. City of Sunrise , 237 So. 3d 1031, 1034-35 (4th DCA 2018) (alleged claimants must prove bona fide ownership of seized property in order to have standing in a forfeiture proceeding, citing §§ 932.701(2)(g)-(h) and 932.704, Fla. Stat.); Velez v. Miami–Dade Cty. Police Dep't , 934 So. 2d 1162, 1166 (Fla. 2006) (recognizing that persons contesting a forfeiture must demonstrate a proprietary interest in the seized property that is subject to forfeiture).
The statute further provides "[a]ny motor vehicle used in violation of this section shall constitute contraband which may be seized by a law enforcement agency and shall be subject to forfeiture proceedings pursuant to ss. 932.701 - 932.704." § 319.33(6), Fla. Stat. Even if it could be said that the vehicle did not automatically fall under section 932.701's definition of contraband, it fits within the definition under section 319.33.
On August 4, 2017, Monestime filed his present "Writ of Habeas Corpus" petition, which the magistrate judge and the district court construed as a § 2254 petition. Monestime's § 2254 petition challenges the seizure of the $738,000 from the black duffle bag under the due process clause of the Florida Constitution and the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. See Fla. Stat. § 932.701. This Act provides for the seizure of any property used, attempted to be used, or intended to be used in connection with illegal narcotics activities. Id. §§ 932.701(2)(a)(1), 932.703(1)(a). The Act requires that the seizing agency must apply to a court of competent jurisdiction for a determination of whether probable cause existed for the seizure and that the victim of the seizure receive notice. Id. § 932.703(2)(a), (3)(a). Monestime claimed that he did not receive a hearing to determine whether the $738,000 was in fact contraband and that he did not receive written notice of its seizure. Monestime's current § 2254 petition does not purport to challenge the seizure of the $738,000 under federal law.
The first stage is an adversarial preliminary hearing in which the seizing agency is required to establish probable cause that the property subject to forfeiture was used in violation of the Forfeiture Act. § 932.701( 2)(f), Fla. Stat. The Forfeiture Act provides that when personal property is seized, any "person entitled to notice" should receive notice of the right to a preliminary hearing within five days after the seizure and may make a request within fifteen days after receiving notice that the hearing be held. § 932.703(2)(a), Fla. Stat. The Act defines "person entitled to notice" as "any owner, entity, bona fide lienholder, or person in possession of the property subject to forfeiture when seized, who is known to the seizing agency after a diligent search and inquiry." § 932.701( 2)(e), Fla. Stat. The second stage is a forfeiture proceeding "in which the court or jury determines whether the subject property shall be forfeited." § 932.701( 2)(g), Fla. Stat. At the forfeiture proceeding, the court "shall" order the seized property forfeited to the seizing agency "[u]pon clear and convincing evidence that the contraband article was being used in…
§ 932.701(2)(a) 1., Fla. Stat. (2015). Methamphetamine is a controlled substance. See § 893.03(2)(c)4., Fla. Stat. (2015). A pipe containing it is paraphernalia. See § 893.145(12), Fla. Stat. (2015). Both are contraband articles under the FCFA. See § 932.701(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2015). Because possession of methamphetamine is a felony, any motor vehicle containing the drug is subject to forfeiture. See § 932.703(4), Fla. Stat. (2015).
In any incident in which possession of any contraband article defined in s. 932.701(2)(a) constitutes a felony, the ... motor vehicle ... in or on which such contraband article is located at the time of seizure shall be contraband subject to forfeiture. It shall be presumed in the manner provided in s. 90.302(2) that the ... motor vehicle ... in which or on which such contraband article is located at the time of seizure is being used or was attempted or intended to be used in a manner to facilitate the transportation, carriage, conveyance, concealment, receipt, possession, purchase, sale, barter, exchange, or giving away of a contraband article defined in s. 932.701(2).
. . . The defendant moved to dismiss the action, alleging the Escalade was not contraband under section 932.701 . . . The defendant next argues the Escalade is not contraband pursuant to section 932.701. . . . Section 932.701 defines contraband as: Any personal property, including, but not limited to, any vessel . . . acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701 . . . Even if it could be said that the vehicle did not automatically fall under section 932.701's definition . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(f), Fla. Stat. . . . forfeiture when seized, who is known to the seizing agency after a diligent search and inquiry." § 932.701 . . . A claimant is defined in section 932.701(2)(h) as "any party who has proprietary interest in property . . . See § 932.701(2)(h) ; Velez , 934 So.2d at 1164. . . . (2)(g), 932.701(2)(h), and 932.704. . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2015). . . . Patel, 141 So.3d at 1242; see also §§ 932.701(2)(a)12.(f), 932.703(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2015). . . . Section 932.701(2)(a) defines a contraband article as: 1. . . . . § 932.701(2)(a)l., Fla. Stat. (2015). Methamphetamine is a controlled substance. . . . See § 932.701(2)(a), Fia. Stat. (2015). . . .
. . . Pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, §§ 932.701-.7062, Fla. . . . A “contraband article,” in turn, includes “[a]ny controlled substance as defined in chapter 893.” § 932.701 . . . 4) provides as follows: In any incident in which possession of any contraband article defined in s, 932.701 . . . possession, purchase, sale, barter, exchange, or giving away of a contraband article defined in s. 932.701 . . . See § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . .
. . . .” § 932.701(2)(f). . . . SILBERMAN and BLACK, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat (2010). . . . . We observe that section 932.701(2)(g) defines "forfeiture proceeding” to mean "a hearing or trial in . . .
. . . contraband, which may be seized by a law enforcement agency and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to ss. 932.701 . . . -932.704,” the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701(1), Fla. . . . was used or was attempted to be used as an instrumentality in the commission of ... any felony.” § 932.701 . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . .
. . . See e.g., § 932.701(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2015) ; § 831.033, Fla. Stat. (2015). . . . connotes an episodic relationship between the carrying of the firearm and the commission of the crime. . § 932.701 . . . not otherwise included in paragraph (a), may be seized and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to ss. 932.701 . . .
. . . While the car appears to fall within the definition of “contraband article,” see § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla . . .
. . . to support a finding of probable cause pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, Sections 932.701 . . . Section 932.701(2)(a)l. specifically directs courts to consider the totality of the circumstances when . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2011). . . . whether or not the use of the contraband article can be traced to a specific narcotics transaction. § 932.701 . . .
. . . . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2008). .See United States v. . . . See §§ 893.12(2)(b); 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. (2008). . . . the forfeiture of Farley’s property is grossly disproportional to the gravity of his offense. . §§ 932.701 . . .
. . . of “contraband article” or “instrumentality” under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701 . . . For our purposes, the relevant provision is subsection 932.701(2)(a)(5.) which, as described earlier, . . . By contrast, the relevant subsection, applicable to Count I of the Complaint (section 932.701(2)(a)(5 . . . the purchase of stolen goods in the future and therefore is not subject to forfeiture under section 932.701 . . .
. . . In a forfeiture proceeding under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, §§ 932.701-932.706, Florida Statutes . . . Police Dep’t, 934 So.2d 1162, 1164 (Fla.2006) (quoting § 932.701(2)(g), Fla. Stat. (2002)). . . .
. . . civil action for forfeiture of the seized cash pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, §§ 932.701 . . .
. . . violation of the Forfeiture Act.’ ” Gomez, 41 So.3d at 184 (quoting Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (citing § 932.701 . . . Id.; see also §§ 932.701(2)(g) and 932.704, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . . Contraband Forfeiture Act, except the provisions of paragraph (a), contraband articles set forth in s. 932.701 . . . See §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2013). . But see Alascia v. . . .
. . . .” § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. . . . Racetrack Bingo, Inc., 75 So.3d 321, 323 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011) (citing §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat.). . . . See § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. . . . EVANDER, COHEN and WALLIS, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . .
. . . .'” § 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. (emphasis added). . . . See id.; see also § 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. . . . PALMER and WALLIS, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . . .
. . . . § 932.701 et seq. . . .
. . . See § 932.701(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (2011). . . . See § 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2008). . . . Section 932.701(2)(c) requires the seizing agency to promptly proceed by filing the complaint within . . . section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture action is mandatory, and that under section 932.701 . . .
. . . . §§ 932.701(2)(a), 932.703. . . . Police Dep’t, 934 So.2d 1162, 1164 (Fla.2006) (quoting § 932.701(2)(e)). . . .
. . . On motion pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701-.706, Florida Statutes . . . Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (citing § 932.701(2)®). . . . or trial in which the court or jury determines whether the subject property shall be forfeited.” § 932.701 . . .
. . . property was used or intended to be used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . violation of gambling laws, such as section 849.0931, is not per se “used, in violation of’ the FCFA (§§ 932.701 . . . Stat.; see also § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. . . . Section 932.701(2)(a)2. defines contraband as any money “used ... attempted, or intended to be used, . . . whether or not the use of the contraband article can be traced to a specific narcotics transaction.” § 932.701 . . .
. . . April 9, 2009, the City filed a verified complaint for final order of forfeiture pursuant to sections 932.701 . . .
. . . . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2009). . . . acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701 . . .
. . . . §§ 932.701-706, Fla. Stat. (2009). . . . whether or not the use of the contraband article can be traced to a specific narcotics transaction. § 932.701 . . . See id. at 958-59; Lobo, 505 So.2d at 623-24; see also § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (2009). . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)(5). . . .
. . . and for final order of forfeiture, pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (the Act), §§ 932.701 . . . occurred.” § 932.704(4). “ ‘Promptly proceed’ means to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure.” § 932.701 . . . section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture action is mandatory, and that under section 932.701 . . .
. . . form consisted of this legend in English: NOTICE OF SEIZURE NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Sec. 932.701 . . .
. . . Under section 932.701(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2007), the term “Promptly proceed” is defined as follows . . . section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture action is mandatory, and that under section 932.701 . . . In light of sections 932.704(4) and 932.701(2)(c), and DeGregorio, APD had to file its forfeiture complaint . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. (2008). . . . Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (citing § 932.701(2)(f), Fla. Stat. (2002)). . . . determines whether the subject property shall be forfeited.’ ” Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (quoting § 932.701 . . . The seizing agency must file a complaint for forfeiture within forty-five days after the seizure. §§ 932.701 . . . Sections 932.701 through 932.706, Florida Statutes (2008), constitute the Act. . . .
. . . Section 932.701(2)(a)(5), Florida Statutes (2009) defines a “contraband article” as “any personal property . . .
. . . seized a 2005 Land Rover, cash, and jewelry pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-.707 and § 322.34(9), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . . influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of s. 316.193 is subject to seizure and forfeiture under ss. 932.701 . . .
. . . Section 932.701(2)(a)ll. . . .
. . . . §§ 932.701-707, Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .
. . . appeal requires us to consider the relationship between the Florida Contraband ' Forfeiture Act, § 932.701 . . . Section 932.701(2)(a) defines a contraband article as “[a]ny controlled substance as defined in chapter . . . property, including cash, not included within the definition of ‘contraband article,’ as provided in s. 932.701 . . . In contrast, section 932.701(2)(a)(5) of the Act applies to "personal property, including, but not limited . . . Shuler’s case, the more specific subsection, 932.701(2)(a)(l), controls. . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-707, Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . . .
. . . Section 932.701(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2006), defines contraband as including: [CJurreney or other . . . This rule of law is consistent with section 932.701(2)(a), which expressly states that probable cause . . .
. . . . §§ 932.701(2)(a)5., 932.703(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .
. . . had been the subject of forfeiture proceedings under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . s motion seeks relief from a final judgment entered following forfeiture proceedings under sections 932.701 . . .
. . . (2)(a)9. controls over the general forfeiture provision contained in section 932.701(2)(a)5. . . . Section 932.701(2)(a) of the Florida Statutes defines the term “contraband article” as follows: 932.701 . . . Accordingly, pursuant to section 932.701(2)(a)5., Rife’s motor vehicle is subject to forfeiture. . . . While section 932.701(2)(a)9. of the Florida Statutes defines a “contraband article” to include a motor . . . Under the alleged facts of this case, section 932.701(2)(a)5. of the Florida Statutes was applicable . . .
. . . transport: (a) A controlled substance in violation of this chapter; or (b) Contraband as defined in s. 932.701 . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . . .” § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . . demonstrate probable cause to believe that there was a nexus between the currency and narcotics activity. § 932.701 . . .
. . . forfeiting the money to the Sheriffs Department pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act §§ 932.701 . . .
. . . The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (the Act), sections 932.701-932.707, Florida Statutes (2004), makes . . . See § 932.701(2)(f); Beary v. Bruce, 804 So.2d 579 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002). . . . See § 932.701(2)(g); City of Coral Springs v. . . .
. . . We rephrase the question as follows: Does the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (FCFA), sections 932.701 . . . The FCFA was later renumbered to sections 932.701-.704; and, in 1992, section 932.704 was amended to . . . The Fourth District further found that under section 932.701(2)(a)(5) of the FCFA, the Legislature had . . . abetting in the commission of, any felony, whether or not comprising an element of the felony.... § 932.701 . . . See § 932.701(2)(a)(5), Fla. Stat. (2002). . . .
. . . in Velez’s possession at the time of the seizure, he was a “person entitled to notice” under section 932.701 . . . forfeiture when seized, who is known to the seizing agency after a diligent search and inquiry.” § 932.701 . . . A claimant is defined in section 932.701(2)(h) as “any party who has proprietary interest in property . . . To give effect to the plain meaning of section 932.701(2)(e) and to avoid rendering part of that provision . . . The Forfeiture Act spans sections 932.701-.707, Florida Statutes (2002). . We have jurisdiction. . . .
. . . substantially larger amount had been the subject of forfeiture proceedings under the- provisions of sections 932.701 . . .
. . . Davis, in his concurring opinion, in which he explained that cigarettes are contraband under section 932.701 . . .
. . . Tiffany Clark from a forfeiture action under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (“Act”), sections 932.701 . . .
. . . The Department seized Tarman’s vehicle, pursuant to sections 322.34(9)(a), and 932.701(2)(a)(9), Florida . . . See §§ 322.34(9)(a), 932.701(2)(a)(9), Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .
. . . . § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .
. . . likely to be employed in criminal activity” in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (§§ 932.701 . . .
. . . See § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (2001) . . . . demonstrates that the Department failed to comply with the mandatory filing requirement of section 932.701 . . . See §§ 932.701-p.707, Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .
. . . See § 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2004). . See § 901.151, Fla. Stat. (2004). . . . .
. . . property constituted illegal gambling devices and paraphernalia as per sections 849.15, 849.16 and 932.701 . . .
. . . the jeep based on the vehicle’s use during the commission of this felony, as authorized by" section 932.701 . . . (2)(a)(5), Florida Statutes (2002), of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (the Act), sections 932.701 . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2003). Section 14-27 was enacted in 1997. . . . See Tampa, Fla., Code § 14-27(c)(2) (2002); §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2003). . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701 — 932.707, Fla. Stat. (2004). The City served an Asset Seizure Notice on Ms. . . .
. . . only had to demonstrate that he was a “person entitled to notice,” as the term is defined in section 932.701 . . . Stat. §§ 932.701-932.707 (Supp.1992)). . . . Munoz did not cite to section 932.701(2)(e), the statutory definition of a “person entitled to notice . . . See § 932.701(2)(h), Fla. Stat. (2003). . . . See § 932.701(2)(f), Fla. Stat. (2003). . . .
. . . preliminary hearing under section 932.703(2)(a) of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (the Act) [§§ 932.701 . . . in Velez’ .possession at the time of the seizure, he was a person entitled to notice as defined by § 932.701 . . .
. . . complaint seeking forfeiture of Cox’s vehicle pursuant to the “Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act,” sections 932.701 . . . influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of s. 316.193 is subject to seizure and forfeiture under ss. 932.701 . . .
. . . sections 42-120 through 42-125 (1997), is preempted by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . See §§ 932.701-932.707, Fla. Stat. (2002). . . . The Act also states that forfeiture applies to acts that constitute felonies. § 932.701(2)(a)5, Fla. . . .
. . . this court’s interpretation of several provisions in the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . .
. . . .] § 932.701(2)(a)5, Fla. Stat. (2002). . . .
. . . We must determine the effect of the deadlines for filing forfeiture complaints that sections 932.701( . . . complaint for forfeiture against the two vehicles under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . Section 932.701(2)(c) defines “promptly proceed” as “to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure . . . Promptly proceed is defined in section 932.701(2)(c) as “to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure . . . section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture action is mandatory, and that under section 932.701 . . . Second District’s decision in this case is consistent with our prior case law in respect to sections 932.701 . . . recovery of seized property subject to forfeiture under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . .
. . . See also § 932.701(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (2001). . . . But whether the 45-day time period found in section 932.701(2)(c) (extendable to 60 days under certain . . . section 95.11(3)(n) was applicable to proceedings under section 943.44 (which was later renumbered 932.701 . . . Section 932.701(2)(h) defines “claimant,” persons who have standing to contest forfeiture of property . . . Section 932.701(2)(c) defines “promptly proceed” as “to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure . . . Mercer as an “owner” was a party entitled to notice. § 932.701(2)(c), Fla. . . .
. . . See § 932.701(2)(a)9., Fla. Stat. (2001). Neave filed a motion for summary judgment. . . . SHARP, W., and SAWAYA, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-932.707, Fla. Stat. . . . . influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of s. 316.193 is subject to seizure and forfeiture under ss. 932.701 . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(h); Vasquez v. State, 777 So.2d 1200, 1202 (Fla. 3d DCA 2001); Munoz v. . . . See §§ 932.701(2)(a), 932.703(1), (6), 932.704(8), Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .
. . . See §§ 932.704 and 932.701(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (1997). Our supreme court, in English v. . . .
. . . for forfeiture against the two vehicles pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . instituting the forfeiture proceeding within forty-five days after the seizure, as required by sections 932.701 . . . “Promptly proceed” is defined in section 932.701(2)(c) as the filing of the complaint “within 45 days . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-932.707, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . .
. . . represent the Florida Highway Patrol in matters relating to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . See § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . .
. . . See also §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (1999). . . . See §§ 932.701-.707. . . .
. . . In the present case, the City followed the statutory procedures, see §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. . . .
. . . 1FTCR10A624VTA62475, FL Tag # U16BDE (Ford Ranger), pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . See §§ 932.701(2)(a)5., 932.702(4), Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . See § 932.701(2)©, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . See §§ 932.701(2)(g), 932.704, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . See §§ 932.701(2)(a)5., 932.702(4), Fla. Stat. (2000). . . .
. . . department) challenges an order entered in an action under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . Relying upon section 932.701(2)(a)(9) for the proposition that an automobile operated in violation of . . .
. . . Const., prohibits civil forfeiture of homestead property pursuant to sections 932.701-.702, Fla. . . .
. . . However, by the definition contained in section 932.701(2)(a)3, Florida Statutes (1999), the cigarettes . . . Further, the definition of contraband is not limited to only those items which are described in section 932.701 . . . However, section 932.701(2)(a)3., Florida Statutes (1999), which defines contraband articles and replaces . . .
. . . nor has the state commenced a forfeiture proceeding under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, §§ 932.701 . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla.Stat. . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)l., Fla. Stat. (2000)(empha-sis added). . . . DELL and FARMER, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . .
. . . 1999, the city filed a forfeiture complaint and verified supporting affidavits pursuant to sections 932.701 . . .
. . . challenges the final order declaring his 1998 Ford pickup truck forfeited as contraband under section 932.701 . . .
. . . First, section 328.05(3)(e) provides that the forfeiture is pursuant to sections 932.701-932.704, Florida . . . Therefore, section 328.05(3)(c) must be construed in pari materia with sections 932.701-932.704. . . . a law enforcement agency, or the division, and which shall be subject to forfeiture pursuant to ss. 932.701 . . .
. . . finding of probable cause to believe that the currency was illicitly used within the meaning of section 932.701 . . .
. . . Sheriff of Broward County to seize Golon’s property under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . .
. . . .” § 932.701(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (Supp.1996). . . . See the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 to 932.707, Florida Statutes (1995). . . . .
. . . . §932.701 et seq. (1997). . . . instrumentality in the commission of, or in aiding or abetting in the commission of, any felony.” § 932.701 . . .
. . . Section 932.701(2)(c), Florida Statutes (1997) defines “promptly proceed” as filing the complaint within . . . subject to forfeiture by a seizing law enforcement agency, pursuant to applicable provisions of ss. 932.701 . . .
. . . established sufficient facts to believe that the money was a “contraband article,” as defined by section 932.701 . . . We are governed by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701-.705, Florida Statutes (1997 . . .
. . . See § 932.701(2)(e), Fla. Stat. (1997); Jaramillo v. . . .
. . . amended verified complaint for probable cause and for final order of forfeiture pursuant to sections 932.701 . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(h), Fla. Stat. (1997); City of Fort Lauderdale v. . . .
. . . a hull identification number as contraband property and subjecting it to forfeiture under the Act); 932.701 . . .