Florida Statute 932.704 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

The 2025 Florida Statutes

Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS

Chapter 932
PROVISIONS SUPPLEMENTAL TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW

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F.S. 932.704

932.704 Forfeiture proceedings.—

(1) It is the policy of this state that law enforcement agencies shall utilize the provisions of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act to deter and prevent the continued use of contraband articles for criminal purposes while protecting the proprietary interests of innocent owners and lienholders and to authorize such law enforcement agencies to use the proceeds collected under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act as supplemental funding for authorized purposes. The potential for obtaining revenues from forfeitures must not override fundamental considerations such as public safety, the safety of law enforcement officers, or the investigation and prosecution of criminal activity. It is also the policy of this state that law enforcement agencies ensure that, in all seizures made under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, their officers adhere to federal and state constitutional limitations regarding an individual’s right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures, including, but not limited to, the illegal use of stops based on a pretext, coercive-consent searches, or a search based solely upon an individual’s race or ethnicity.

(2) In each judicial circuit, all civil forfeiture cases shall be heard before a circuit court judge of the civil division, if a civil division has been established. The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure shall govern forfeiture proceedings under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act unless otherwise specified under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.

(3) Any trial on the ultimate issue of forfeiture shall be decided by a jury, unless such right is waived by the claimant through a written waiver or on the record before the court conducting the forfeiture proceeding.

(4) The seizing agency shall promptly proceed against the contraband article by filing a complaint in the circuit court within the jurisdiction where the seizure or the offense occurred, paying a filing fee of at least $1,000 and depositing a bond of $1,500 to the clerk of the court. Unless otherwise expressly agreed to in writing by the parties, the bond shall be payable to the claimant if the claimant prevails in the forfeiture proceeding and in any appeal.

(5)(a) The complaint shall be styled, “In RE: FORFEITURE OF ” (followed by the name or description of the property). The complaint shall contain a brief jurisdictional statement, a description of the subject matter of the proceeding, and a statement of the facts sufficient to state a cause of action that would support a final judgment of forfeiture. The complaint must be accompanied by a verified supporting affidavit.

(b) If no person entitled to notice requests an adversarial preliminary hearing, as provided in s. 932.703(3)(a), the court, upon receipt of the complaint, shall review the complaint and the verified supporting affidavit to determine whether there was probable cause for the seizure. Upon a finding of probable cause, the court shall enter an order showing the probable cause finding.

(c) The court shall require any claimant who desires to contest the forfeiture to file and serve upon the attorney representing the seizing agency any responsive pleadings and affirmative defenses within 20 days after receipt of the complaint and probable cause finding.

(6)(a) If the property is required by law to be titled or registered, or if the owner of the property is known in fact to the seizing agency, or if the seized property is subject to a perfected security interest in accordance with the Uniform Commercial Code, chapter 679, the attorney for the seizing agency shall serve the forfeiture complaint as an original service of process under the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and other applicable law to each person having an ownership or security interest in the property. The seizing agency shall also publish, in accordance with chapter 50, notice of the forfeiture complaint for 2 consecutive weeks on a publicly accessible website or, if published in print, once each week for 2 consecutive weeks in a newspaper qualified to publish legal notices under chapter 50 in the county where the seizure occurred.

(b) The complaint must, in addition to stating that which is required by s. 932.703(3)(a) and (b), as appropriate, describe the property; state the county, place, and date of seizure; state the name of the law enforcement agency holding the seized property; and state the name of the court in which the complaint will be filed.

(c) The seizing agency shall be obligated to make a diligent search and inquiry as to the owner of the subject property, and if, after such diligent search and inquiry, the seizing agency is unable to ascertain any person entitled to notice, the actual notice requirements by mail shall not be applicable.

(7) When the claimant and the seizing law enforcement agency agree to settle the forfeiture action prior to the conclusion of the forfeiture proceeding, the settlement agreement shall be reviewed, unless such review is waived by the claimant in writing, by the court or a mediator or arbitrator agreed upon by the claimant and the seizing law enforcement agency. If the claimant is unrepresented, the settlement agreement must include a provision that the claimant has freely and voluntarily agreed to enter into the settlement without benefit of counsel.

(8) Upon proof beyond a reasonable doubt that the contraband article was being used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, the court shall order the seized property forfeited to the seizing law enforcement agency. The final order of forfeiture by the court shall perfect in the law enforcement agency right, title, and interest in and to such property, subject only to the rights and interests of bona fide lienholders, and shall relate back to the date of seizure.

(9)(a) When the claimant prevails at the conclusion of the forfeiture proceeding, if the seizing agency decides not to appeal, the seized property shall be released immediately to the person entitled to possession of the property as determined by the court. Under such circumstances, the seizing agency shall not assess any towing charges, storage fees, administrative costs, or maintenance costs against the claimant with respect to the seized property or the forfeiture proceeding.

(b) When the claimant prevails at the conclusion of the forfeiture proceeding, any decision to appeal must be made by the chief administrative official of the seizing agency, or his or her designee. The trial court shall require the seizing agency to pay to the claimant the reasonable loss of value of the seized property when the claimant prevails at trial or on appeal and the seizing agency retained the seized property during the trial or appellate process. The trial court shall also require the seizing agency to pay to the claimant any loss of income directly attributed to the continued seizure of income-producing property during the trial or appellate process. If the claimant prevails on appeal, the seizing agency shall immediately release the seized property to the person entitled to possession of the property as determined by the court, pay any cost as assessed by the court, and may not assess any towing charges, storage fees, administrative costs, or maintenance costs against the claimant with respect to the seized property or the forfeiture proceeding.

(10) The court shall award reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, up to a limit of $2,000, to the claimant at the close of the adversarial preliminary hearing if the court makes a finding of no probable cause. When the claimant prevails, at the close of forfeiture proceedings and any appeal, the court shall award reasonable trial attorney’s fees and costs to the claimant if the court finds that the seizing agency has not proceeded at any stage of the proceedings in good faith or that the seizing agency’s action which precipitated the forfeiture proceedings was a gross abuse of the agency’s discretion. The court may order the seizing agency to pay the awarded attorney’s fees and costs from the appropriate contraband forfeiture trust fund. Nothing in this subsection precludes any party from electing to seek attorney’s fees and costs under chapter 57 or other applicable law.

(11)(a) The Department of Law Enforcement, in consultation with the Florida Sheriffs Association and the Florida Police Chiefs Association, shall develop guidelines and training procedures to be used by state and local law enforcement agencies and state attorneys in implementing the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. At least annually, each state or local law enforcement agency that seizes property for the purpose of forfeiture shall review such seizures, any settlements, and any forfeiture proceedings initiated by the law enforcement agency to determine whether they comply with the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act and the guidelines adopted under this subsection. If the review suggests deficiencies, the state or local law enforcement agency shall promptly take action to comply with the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.

(b) The determination as to whether an agency will file a civil forfeiture action is the sole responsibility of the head of the agency or his or her designee.

(c) The determination as to whether to seize currency must be made by supervisory personnel. The agency’s legal counsel must be notified as soon as possible after a determination is made.

(d) The employment, salary, promotion, or other compensation of any law enforcement officer may not be dependent on the ability of the officer to meet a quota for seizures.

(e) A seizing agency shall adopt and implement written policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements regarding seizing, maintaining, and the forfeiture of property under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.

(f) When property is seized for forfeiture, the probable cause supporting the seizure must be promptly reviewed by supervisory personnel. The seizing agency’s legal counsel must be notified as soon as possible of all seizures and shall conduct a review to determine whether there is legal sufficiency to proceed with a forfeiture action.

(g) Each seizing agency shall adopt and implement written policies and procedures promoting the prompt release of seized property as may be required by the act or by agency determination when there is no legitimate basis for holding seized property. To help ensure that property is not wrongfully held after seizure, each law enforcement agency must adopt written policies and procedures ensuring that all asserted claims of interest in seized property are promptly reviewed for potential validity.

(h) The settlement of any forfeiture action must be consistent with the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act and the policy of the seizing agency.

(i) Law enforcement agency personnel involved in the seizure of property for forfeiture shall receive basic training and continuing education as required by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. Each agency shall maintain records demonstrating each law enforcement officer’s compliance with this requirement. Among other things, the training must address the legal aspects of forfeiture, including, but not limited to, search and seizure and other constitutional considerations.

History.—s. 4, ch. 74-385; s. 4, ch. 80-68; s. 1, ch. 82-239; s. 2, ch. 85-304; s. 2, ch. 85-316; s. 1, ch. 87-77; s. 4, ch. 89-148; s. 2, ch. 89-307; s. 6, ch. 90-17; s. 4, ch. 92-54; s. 4, ch. 95-265; s. 27, ch. 2010-117; s. 3, ch. 2016-179; s. 30, ch. 2021-17; s. 22, ch. 2022-103.

Note.—Former s. 943.44.

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Total Results: 134

Department of Law Enf. v. Real Property

588 So. 2d 957, 1991 WL 155125

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 2, 1991 | Docket: 1708313

Cited 106 times | Published

property was being used in violation of the Act. Id. § 932.704(1). If the state does not initiate proceedings

Bruce v. Beary

498 F.3d 1232, 2007 U.S. App. LEXIS 21283, 2007 WL 2492101

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 6, 2007 | Docket: 1569124

Cited 29 times | Published

to the filing of the appeal). See Fla. Stat. § 932.704(9)(a). Additionally, we observe that the statute

Velez v. MIAMI-DADE COUNTY POLICE DEPT.

934 So. 2d 1162, 31 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 641, 2006 Fla. LEXIS 1341, 2006 WL 1699468

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 2006 | Docket: 1461228

Cited 23 times | Published

being used in violation" of the Forfeiture Act. § 932.704(8), Fla. Stat. (2002). The person contesting the

In Re App. 48,900 Dollars in US Currency

432 So. 2d 1382

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 1983 | Docket: 1265203

Cited 22 times | Published

fulfilled the appropriate notice requirements of section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1981).[2] Later, during

City of Hollywood v. Mulligan

934 So. 2d 1238, 31 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 461, 2006 Fla. LEXIS 1476, 2006 WL 1837930

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 6, 2006 | Docket: 1461223

Cited 20 times | Published

of the FCFA's policy statement as found in section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1995). We examine this holding

Lobo v. Metro-Dade Police Dept.

505 So. 2d 621, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1019, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 7674

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 14, 1987 | Docket: 1745918

Cited 20 times | Published

in $142,795 seized from her car pursuant to section 932.704(1), Florida Statutes (1985). Appellant, a citizen

Gomez v. Village of Pinecrest

41 So. 3d 180, 35 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 432, 2010 Fla. LEXIS 1116, 2010 WL 2680276

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 8, 2010 | Docket: 1230786

Cited 18 times | Published

Forfeiture Act." Velez, 934 So.2d at *185 1164 (citing § 932.704(8), Fla. Stat. (2002)). Moreover, after amendments

DeGregorio v. Balkwill

853 So. 2d 371, 2003 WL 21981972

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 21, 2003 | Docket: 1189311

Cited 17 times | Published

must interpret several provisions of the Act. Section 932.704(4) provides: "The seizing agency shall promptly

Smith v. Hindery

454 So. 2d 663

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1984 | Docket: 444471

Cited 14 times | Published

"and may have" such motor vehicle "forfeited" (§ 932.704(1)). A close reading of the language of the present

Byrom v. Gallagher

609 So. 2d 24, 1992 WL 348293

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 19, 1992 | Docket: 1738270

Cited 11 times | Published

Fifth District Court of Appeal found that section 932.704(1), Florida Statutes (1987), allowed Sheriff

Lámar v. Universal Supply Co., Inc.

479 So. 2d 109, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 622

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 27, 1985 | Docket: 463516

Cited 11 times | Published

state attorney for the benefit of the state. § 932.704(1), Fla. Stat. (1983). On appeal, the sheriff

DeRuyter v. State

521 So. 2d 135, 1988 WL 1068

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 1988 | Docket: 578975

Cited 10 times | Published

for these latter actions are set forth in section 932.704, Florida Statutes, and have further been clarified

Crepage v. City of Lauderhill

774 So. 2d 61, 2000 WL 1671577

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 8, 2000 | Docket: 1330896

Cited 9 times | Published

the adversarial preliminary hearing. Under section 932.704(4), Florida Statutes, the seizing agency must

City of Fort Lauderdale v. Baruch

718 So. 2d 843, 1998 WL 484044

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 19, 1998 | Docket: 466345

Cited 9 times | Published

requested a preliminary hearing, pursuant to section 932.704(5)(b), Florida Statutes (1995). In the event

Kern v. State

706 So. 2d 1366, 1998 WL 31499

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 30, 1998 | Docket: 1682567

Cited 8 times | Published

waived by the party whose property was seized. § 932.704(3), Fla. Stat. (1997); In re Forfeiture of 1978

Munoz v. City of Coral Gables

695 So. 2d 1283, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 7189, 1997 WL 345638

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 25, 1997 | Docket: 425072

Cited 8 times | Published

perfected security interest to the property. See § 932.704(6)(a) and (c), Fla. Stat. (1995)[3]; see also

Lámar v. Wheels Unlimited, Inc.

513 So. 2d 135, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 507, 1987 Fla. LEXIS 2721

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Oct 1, 1987 | Docket: 1295027

Cited 8 times | Published

dissenting. I respectfully dissent. Under section 932.704, Florida Statutes, which must be strictly construed

Alvarez v. City of Hialeah

900 So. 2d 761, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 6509, 2005 WL 1027087

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 4, 2005 | Docket: 1514223

Cited 7 times | Published

See § 901.151, Fla. Stat. (2004). [3] See also § 932.704(1), Fla. Stat. (2004) providing that: . . . It

Pondella Hall for Hire, Inc. v. Lámar

866 So. 2d 719, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 11, 2004 WL 19503

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 2, 2004 | Docket: 1273564

Cited 7 times | Published

Claim In this count, Pondella alleged that "Section 932.704, Fla. Stat. requires that the seizing agency

Town of Oakland v. Mercer

851 So. 2d 266, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 11727, 2003 WL 21766236

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 2003 | Docket: 1312964

Cited 6 times | Published

703(2)(a).[3] It also follows that pursuant to section 932.704(4), Oakland's complaint to forfeit the truck

United States v. $270,000.00, in United States Currency, Plus Interest

1 F.3d 1146, 1993 WL 325214

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Sep 14, 1993 | Docket: 64014208

Cited 6 times | Published

over property seized for forfeiture.2 Fla.Stat. § 932.704; see also Department of Law Enforcement v. Real

In Re Forfeiture of Following Described Property: Al. Bev. Seized From Saul's Elks Club

440 So. 2d 65

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 1983 | Docket: 1430852

Cited 6 times | Published

liquor as contraband for like reasons under section 932.704. Alternatively the court held that the state

Gomez v. Village of Pinecrest

17 So. 3d 322, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 8690, 2009 WL 1872476

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 1, 2009 | Docket: 1141877

Cited 5 times | Published

seizing agency, notified Gomez that, pursuant to section 932.704, Florida Statutes (2007), the real property

Gervais v. City of Melbourne

890 So. 2d 412, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 19671, 2004 WL 2965456

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 23, 2004 | Docket: 1286325

Cited 5 times | Published

faces a major problem with this argument. Section 932.704(2), Florida Statutes (2004), indicates that

City of Miami v. Wellman

875 So. 2d 635, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 894, 2004 WL 231192

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 4, 2004 | Docket: 1683951

Cited 5 times | Published

criminal purposes. See § 932.704(1), Fla. Stat. (2002).[1] According to section 932.704(1) of the Forfeiture

DEPT. OF ENVIR. PROTECTION v. Zabielinski

785 So. 2d 517, 2000 WL 1251309

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 6, 2000 | Docket: 450194

Cited 5 times | Published

pari materia with sections 932.701-932.704. Section 932.704(1) provides that the policy of the Florida

Fink v. Holt

609 So. 2d 1333, 1992 WL 324724

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 12, 1992 | Docket: 1738057

Cited 5 times | Published

Personal Property Found Therein." Although section 932.704(1), Florida Statutes (1991), provides that

Morton v. Gardner

513 So. 2d 725, 1988 A.M.C. 2587

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 29, 1987 | Docket: 1689338

Cited 5 times | Published

institute proceedings to forfeit the seized property. § 932.704(1). Upon producing "due proof" that the property

Lámar v. Universal Supply Co., Inc.

452 So. 2d 627

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 7, 1984 | Docket: 474536

Cited 5 times | Published

"as provided in this act" is clarified by section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1983), which provides: (1)

Wille v. Karrh

423 So. 2d 963

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 1, 1982 | Docket: 544387

Cited 5 times | Published

a result of an illegal search and seizure. Section 932.704(1), Florida Statutes (1981), provides: The

Cox v. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY

881 So. 2d 641, 2004 WL 1799771

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 2004 | Docket: 1748721

Cited 4 times | Published

attorney's fees, pursuant to Section 57.105 and Section 932.704, Florida Statutes. The DHSMV filed a motion

Gonzalez v. City of Homestead

825 So. 2d 1050, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 13430, 2002 WL 31059555

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 18, 2002 | Docket: 1691260

Cited 4 times | Published

unless such right is waived by the claimant...." § 932.704(3), Fla. Stat. (2001). Thus the ultimate issue

Golon v. Jenne

739 So. 2d 659, 1999 WL 625422

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 18, 1999 | Docket: 1688754

Cited 4 times | Published

there was probable cause. Florida Statute section 932.704(1)(1997) provides in part that: It is also

In Re Forfeiture of One 1976 Chev. Corvette

442 So. 2d 307

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 1, 1983 | Docket: 469058

Cited 4 times | Published

initial burden of proof in a forfeiture action. Section 932.704(2), Florida Statutes (1981), provides the only

Board of Trustees, Jacksonville Police & Fire Pension Fund, etc. v. Curtis W. Lee

189 So. 3d 120, 41 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 146, 44 Media L. Rep. (BNA) 1769, 2016 Fla. LEXIS 783, 2016 WL 1458515

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Apr 14, 2016 | Docket: 3053712

Cited 3 times | Published

Act without using “good faith” language), with § 932.704(10), Fla. .Stat. (2014) (providing for attorney’s

Smith v. Bruster

151 So. 3d 511, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 17682, 2014 WL 5462468

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 29, 2014 | Docket: 60244463

Cited 3 times | Published

deed. That forfeiture proceedings pursuant to section 932.704, Florida Statutes, had not and would not be

Burns v. State, Department of Legal Affairs

147 So. 3d 95, 2014 WL 3756382, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 11757

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 1, 2014 | Docket: 60243427

Cited 3 times | Published

costs under chapter 57 or other applicable law. § 932.704(10), Fla. Stat. (2013).4 As this court previously

In Re Forfeiture of 1997 Jeep Cherokee

898 So. 2d 223, 2005 WL 597518

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 2005 | Docket: 1448082

Cited 3 times | Published

denying fees, the trial court stated that section 932.704(10) permits a court to award reasonable attorney's

Chuck v. City of Homestead Police Dept.

888 So. 2d 736

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 15, 2004 | Docket: 1697106

Cited 3 times | Published

the Florida Constitution. Id. Furthermore, section 932.704(1) of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act

Rosado v. Bieluch

827 So. 2d 1115, 2002 WL 31356211

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 16, 2002 | Docket: 1360797

Cited 3 times | Published

for Damages against the Sheriff pursuant to section 932.704(9) of the forfeiture act.[2] The trial court

Butler v. CITY OF MELBOURNE POLICE DEPT.

812 So. 2d 547, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 4085, 2002 WL 463404

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 28, 2002 | Docket: 1364319

Cited 3 times | Published

the City of Melbourne Police Department. See § 932.704(8), Fla. Stat. (1995). Butler's later appeal of

In Re Forfeiture of 1994 Honda Prelude

730 So. 2d 334

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 1999 | Docket: 1755402

Cited 3 times | Published

of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. Section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1997) requires the seizing

State v. Sobieck

701 So. 2d 96, 1997 WL 593912

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 26, 1997 | Docket: 1736801

Cited 3 times | Published

supplemental funding for authorized purposes." § 932.704(1), Fla. Stat. (Supp.1996). But the statute states

Fitzgerald v. Metro Dade County

508 So. 2d 747, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1378

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 2, 1987 | Docket: 234524

Cited 3 times | Published

in $31,015.00 pursuant to the provisions of section 932.704(1), Florida Statutes (1985). On July 24, 1984

ONE 1978 GREEN DATSUN v. State Ex Rel. Manatee County

457 So. 2d 1060

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 8, 1984 | Docket: 1522343

Cited 3 times | Published

the forfeiture of an automobile, pursuant to section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1981), resulted in a final

Tejada v. IN RE FORFEITURE OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY $406,626.11 IN US CURRENCY

820 So. 2d 385, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 7396, 2002 WL 1058509

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 29, 2002 | Docket: 2545735

Cited 2 times | Published

secured his claim to contest the forfeiture. See § 932.704(c), Fla. Stat. (1995).[7] At that time, the circuit

In Re Forfeiture of 1988 Lincoln Town Car

826 So. 2d 342, 2002 WL 799706

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 1, 2002 | Docket: 1198206

Cited 2 times | Published

trial court of subject matter jurisdiction. Section 932.704(4), Florida Statutes (1999), requires that

White v. State

710 So. 2d 949, 1998 WL 79060

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Feb 26, 1998 | Docket: 1731455

Cited 2 times | Published

promptly file a forfeiture action following seizure. § 932.704(1), Fla. Stat. (1983). 479 So.2d at 110. In 1989

Wheeler v. Corbin

546 So. 2d 723, 1989 WL 83146

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 20, 1989 | Docket: 1442118

Cited 2 times | Published

act must be based on probable cause. See id. Section 932.704(1), Florida Statutes (1985), states that following

MICHAEL HUDSON v. CITY OF SUNRISE

237 So. 3d 1031

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 14, 2018 | Docket: 6304706

Cited 1 times | Published

probable cause based on the City’s documents. See § 932.704(5)(b), Fla. Stat. (2016); see also Sanchez v.

Waheed v. State

134 So. 3d 531, 2014 WL 885681, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 3443

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 2014 | Docket: 60239264

Cited 1 times | Published

be held on the ultimate issue of forfeiture. § 932.704(3), Fla. Stat. The statute sets forth twelve definitions

Gonzalez v. City of Tampa

106 So. 3d 47, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 1545, 2013 WL 376082

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 2013 | Docket: 60228209

Cited 1 times | Published

probable cause determination for the seizure. § 932.704(4)(b). If the court finds probable cause, it authorizes

Floyd v. State ex rel. City of Haines City

47 So. 3d 344, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 16288

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 27, 2010 | Docket: 60296399

Cited 1 times | Published

initial complaint for filing deadline purposes. Section 932.704, entitled “Forfeiture proceedings,” provides

In Re Forfeiture of Seven Thou. and 00/100

942 So. 2d 1039, 2006 WL 3524108

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 8, 2006 | Docket: 1737059

Cited 1 times | Published

Department filed a petition for forfeiture. See § 932.704(4), Fla. Stat. (2005). The Florida Contraband

Cobb v. Langworthy

909 So. 2d 416, 2005 WL 1991595

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 19, 2005 | Docket: 1663291

Cited 1 times | Published

counsel, together with damages pursuant to section 932.704, Florida Statutes (2001), in a forfeiture case

Mulligan v. City of Hollywood

871 So. 2d 249, 2003 WL 22240267

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 12, 2004 | Docket: 1709431

Cited 1 times | Published

interests of innocent owners and lienholders...." § 932.704(1), Fla. Stat. (2002). This statute requires that

Cloud v. State

810 So. 2d 573, 2002 WL 360332

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 8, 2002 | Docket: 1654730

Cited 1 times | Published

contraband by filing a complaint in circuit court. § 932.704(4). Further, a claimant, such as Cloud, is entitled

In re Forfeiture of 1978 Chevrolet Van Vin: CGD1584167858

493 So. 2d 433, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 432, 1986 Fla. LEXIS 2455

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Aug 21, 1986 | Docket: 64621310

Cited 1 times | Published

initiated forfeiture proceedings pursuant to section 932.-; 704, Florida Statutes (1983). Green made a timely

Wille v. Castro

490 So. 2d 250, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1480

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 2, 1986 | Docket: 1489446

Cited 1 times | Published

Contraband Forfeiture Act. In accordance with Section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1983), petitioner published

One 1976 American Jeep v. State Ex Rel. City of Largo

427 So. 2d 364

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 2, 1983 | Docket: 1151293

Cited 1 times | Published

and interests in accordance with this act." Section 932.704 outlines the procedure for the forfeiture of

VICTOR R. GRIFFIN v. CITY OF SWEETWATER POLICE DEPARTMENT

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 17, 2021 | Docket: 59739238

Published

of a standalone claim. See, e.g., Fla. Stat. § 932.704 (establishing forfeiture proceedings as a circuit

David Gee, Sheriff of Hillsborough County v. Grantland

203 So. 3d 992

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 9, 2016 | Docket: 4486976

Published

allegations of the complaint. See § 932.704(5)(a). The verified factual allegations state

Underwood v. State Ex Rel. County of Pinellas Ex Rel. Pinellas County Sheriff's Office

210 So. 3d 78

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 10, 2016 | Docket: 4118412

Published

forfeiture action. Mr. Underwood claimed that under section 932.704(9)(b) he was entitled to damages for the loss

Ric L. Bradshaw, in his official capacity as the Sheriff of Palm Beach County v. Robert McCormick, Jr.

182 So. 3d 845, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 242, 2016 WL 65301

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 6, 2016 | Docket: 3026024

Published

violation of section 316.1935. See § 932.704(4), Fla. Stat. (2014). McCormick moved for summary

Edwin Matos v. State of Florida

190 So. 3d 115, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 9248, 2015 WL 3759657

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 17, 2015 | Docket: 2679264

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instituted forfeiture proceedings. See § 932.704(4), Fla. Stat. (2014) (stating “[t]he seizing

Ospina Garrido v. Miami-Dade Police Department

170 So. 3d 810

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 25, 2015 | Docket: 2636920

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for an award of attorneys’ fees under both section 932.704(10) 7 and section 57.105 8

Agresta v. City of Maitland

159 So. 3d 876, 2015 Fla. App. LEXIS 2189, 2015 WL 710976

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 20, 2015 | Docket: 60246702

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continued use of contraband articles....” See § 932.704(1), Fla. Stat. (2008) (emphasis added). Nothing

Eugene Smith v. Reginald Bruster

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 22, 2014 | Docket: 1311327

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That forfeiture proceedings pursuant to section 932.704, Florida Statutes, had not and would not be

Ezra Mostowicz v. Scott J. Israel, Sheriff of Broward County

142 So. 3d 976, 2014 WL 3605527, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 11185

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 2014 | Docket: 2304

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forfeiture by clear and convincing evidence. See § 932.704(8), Fla. Stat. At the hearing on Mostowicz’s motion

City of St. Petersburg v. Henderson

125 So. 3d 1023, 2013 WL 3449709, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 10941

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 10, 2013 | Docket: 60235632

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convenience. We hold that the requirement in section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture

Lewis v. Rutherford

117 So. 3d 30, 2013 WL 2436419

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 5, 2013 | Docket: 60232641

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settlement was reached that complies with section 932.704(7). As the trial court noted, whatever relief

City of North Miami Beach v. Berrio

64 So. 3d 713, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 8041, 2011 WL 2135449

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 1, 2011 | Docket: 60301564

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trial court denied the motion for fees under section 932.704, and Berrio did not appeal that denial.

Sheriff of Seminole County v. Oliver

59 So. 3d 232, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 3983, 2011 WL 1079337

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 25, 2011 | Docket: 60299639

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proprietary interests of innocent owners .... ” § 932.704(1), Fla. Stat. (2009) (emphasis added). To prevail

In Re 1992 Pontiac Firebird

47 So. 3d 344

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 27, 2010 | Docket: 1928363

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initial complaint for filing deadline purposes. Section 932.704, entitled "Forfeiture proceedings," provides

Hudson v. State

39 So. 3d 1274, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 10808, 2010 WL 2867096

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 23, 2010 | Docket: 1231419

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timely forfeiture complaint in accordance with section 932.704(4), Florida Statutes. On March 23, 2007, the

Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Frey

965 So. 2d 199, 2007 Fla. App. LEXIS 13443, 2007 WL 2456207

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 31, 2007 | Docket: 64852532

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with the forfeiture proceeding pursuant to section 932.704(5)(b), Florida Statutes (2006). In support

Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Churchill

932 So. 2d 623, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 11333, 2006 WL 1878985

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 7, 2006 | Docket: 64845622

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an order showing the probable cause finding.” § 932.704(5)(b). In this case, Churchill’s car was seized

Allen v. City of St. Petersburg

898 So. 2d 223, 2005 Fla. App. LEXIS 3524

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 16, 2005 | Docket: 64837338

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*225denying fees, the trial court stated that section 932.704(10) permits a court to award reasonable attorney’s

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person at the "nearest suitable place[.]"20 Section 932.704(3)(a), Florida Statutes — the "Florida Contraband

Gonzalez v. City of Hollywood

805 So. 2d 58, 2002 Fla. App. LEXIS 2, 2002 WL 4439

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 2, 2002 | Docket: 64811755

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filed a verified complaint for forfeiture. See § 932.704(5)(a), Fla. Stat. (1999). The trial court entered

Ocean Bank v. Save Import & Export, Inc.

797 So. 2d 609, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 13440, 2001 WL 1130803

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 26, 2001 | Docket: 64809552

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process pursuant to the Forfeiture Statute, section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1997).1 At oral argument

Williams v. Henderson

779 So. 2d 450, 2000 Fla. App. LEXIS 13279, 2000 WL 1514711

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 2000 | Docket: 64804165

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standard is clear and convincing evidence. See § 932.704(8), Fla. Stat. (1997). However, the trial court

Webb v. Department of Highway Safety

730 So. 2d 334, 1999 Fla. App. LEXIS 2457

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 1999 | Docket: 64787500

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of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. Section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1997) requires the seizing

Metiver v. State, Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles

720 So. 2d 1170, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 15005, 1998 WL 821828

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 25, 1998 | Docket: 64784399

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Appellants sought attorney’s fees pursuant to § 932.704(10), Fla.Stat. (1995). That statute provides,

Sea Services v. Abandoned 29'

156 F.3d 1151

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Oct 2, 1998 | Docket: 338589

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relate back to the date of seizure. Fla. Stat. § 932.704(8); see also United States v. 92 Buena Vista Avenue

Sea Services of the Keys, Inc. v. State of Florida

156 F.3d 1151, 1999 A.M.C. 320, 1998 U.S. App. LEXIS 24640, 1998 WL 681473

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Oct 2, 1998 | Docket: 394975

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relate back to the date of seizure. Fla. Stat. § 932.704(8); see also United States v. 92 Buena Vista Avenue

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law enforcement trust fund established by section 932.704, Florida Statutes, to hire a physician's assistant

Garcell v. Holder

689 So. 2d 1177, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 2058, 1997 WL 103403

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 7, 1997 | Docket: 64771804

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his motion for attorney’s fees pursuant to section 932.704(10), Florida Statutes (1995), which provides

State v. Llewellyn

682 So. 2d 1242, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 12294, 1996 WL 673345

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 22, 1996 | Docket: 64769047

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Orange County filed a complaint pursuant to section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1995), seeking forfeiture

Murrow v. Osceola County

679 So. 2d 883, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 9772, 1996 WL 531696

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 20, 1996 | Docket: 64767493

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required by this rule waives trial by jury.” Section 932.704(3), Florida Statutes (1995) provides: Any trial

Fullwood v. Osceola County Investigative Bureau

672 So. 2d 614, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 4286, 1996 WL 199601

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 26, 1996 | Docket: 64764072

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forfeiture proceedings, section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1993), provides: § 932.704 Forfeiture proceedings

State, Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicle v. McCluster

668 So. 2d 1000, 1996 Fla. App. LEXIS 218, 1996 WL 13785

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 17, 1996 | Docket: 64762720

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remand for further proceedings consistent with section 932.704. If the state proves by clear and convincing

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Section 932.7055(4)(c)2., Fla. Stat. (1994). 7 Section 932.704(3)(a), Fla. Stat. (1991). 8 And see, Op. Att'y

Allen v. Combined Law Enforcement Against Narcotics

650 So. 2d 144, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 623, 1995 WL 44554

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 1, 1995 | Docket: 64754169

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province of the jury. We agree and reverse. Section 932.704(3), Florida Statutes (1993), provides as follows:

Hicks v. City of Hialeah

647 So. 2d 984, 1994 WL 697396

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 14, 1994 | Docket: 437261

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also id. § 932.704(6)(b). In our view the cited language addresses other issues, see id. § 932.704(6)(a)

Oelrich v. De La Puente

634 So. 2d 710, 1994 Fla. App. LEXIS 2560, 1994 WL 76446

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 15, 1994 | Docket: 64747395

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section 57.041, *711Florida Statutes (1991), and section 932.-704(10), Florida Statutes (Supp.1992). The trial

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932.7055(4)(a), F.S. (1992 Supp.). 4 Id. 5 Section 932.704(3)(a), F.S. (1991), stated that these funds

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Jan 19, 1993 | Docket: 3256791

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by the city or its officers. Question One Section 932.704(5), F.S. (1991), provided in part that: Any

Cobbs v. Johnson

605 So. 2d 1322, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 10824, 1992 WL 280764

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 1992 | Docket: 64670505

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court by rule to show cause, as prescribed in section 932.704(1), Florida Statutes. After a hearing (which

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Aug 26, 1992 | Docket: 3255986

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Florida. 7 Section 932.704(4), F.S., as amended by s. 4, Ch. 92-54, Laws of Florida. 8 Section 932.704(4), F

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Oct 24, 1991 | Docket: 3256446

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or the governing body of the municipality.2 Section 932.704(3)(a), F.S. (1990 Supp.), in pertinent part

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Sep 17, 1991 | Docket: 3257171

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from the trust fund are to be expended.14 Section 932.704(3)(a), F.S. (1990 Supp.), however, provides

Benedetti v. State

584 So. 2d 203, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 8064, 1991 WL 155890

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 16, 1991 | Docket: 64660868

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must file forfeiture proceedings pursuant to section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1989). *205Reversed and

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property; third, to the payment of court costs. Section 932.704(3)(a), F.S. (1990 Supp.), further provides

Florida Department of Law Enforcement v. Lazzara

580 So. 2d 855, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 4765, 1991 WL 85549

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 24, 1991 | Docket: 64659281

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violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.704(1), Fla.Stat. (1989). As a result, a rule to show

Byrom v. Gallagher

578 So. 2d 715, 1990 WL 150223

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 9, 1991 | Docket: 440908

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The date of the forfeiture was November 7. Section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1987), provides that title

In re Forfeiture of One 1987 Velocity 30' Go-Fast Vessel

577 So. 2d 678, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 2908, 1991 WL 44993

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 1991 | Docket: 64657913

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section 328.07 is read in pari materia with section 932.-704 it seems clear that the state must present

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Oct 18, 1989 | Docket: 3257981

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General (ls) 1 Sections 932.701-932.704, F.S. 2 Section 932.704(3)(a), F.S. 3 See generally, Alsop v. Pierce

Kosel v. State ex rel. City of Largo

546 So. 2d 1128, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 1740, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 4094, 1989 WL 80707

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 21, 1989 | Docket: 64643922

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process was satisfied by the requirement in section 932.704(1) that the state attorney “promptly proceed”

Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles v. Moss

539 So. 2d 1196, 14 Fla. L. Weekly 793, 1989 Fla. App. LEXIS 1555, 1989 WL 27940

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 29, 1989 | Docket: 64641077

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the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Statute, section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1987). In the instant case

Bradenton City Police Department of Bradenton v. Thirteen Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Five Dollars ($13,895.00) In U.S. Currency

535 So. 2d 326, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 2661, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 5404, 1988 WL 130480

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 9, 1988 | Docket: 64639178

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issues of material fact remaining. We agree. Section 932.704(1), Florida Statutes (1983), provides for the

Florida Game & Fresh Water Fish Commission v. Blancett

521 So. 2d 244, 13 Fla. L. Weekly 546, 1988 Fla. App. LEXIS 764, 1988 WL 14574

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 1, 1988 | Docket: 64633141

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act.” s. 932.-703(1), Fla.Stat. (1985). In section 932.-704(1), the verbs “may” and “shall” are juxtaposed

In re the Forfeiture of 1982 Park Avenue Buick

505 So. 2d 535, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 899, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 7443

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 1, 1987 | Docket: 64626412

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actions when they are not liable for costs. Section 932.704 Florida Statutes (1985), dealing with forfeiture

Wheels Unlimited, Inc. v. Lamar

492 So. 2d 785, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1736, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 9202

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 7, 1986 | Docket: 64621027

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and instituted a forfeiture proceeding under section 932.704, Florida Statutes. Direct actual notice of

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: May 30, 1986 | Docket: 3256479

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costs incurred in the forfeiture proceeding. Section 932.704(3)(a), F.S. Any remaining proceeds shall be

Lamar v. Sypien

485 So. 2d 23, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 6830

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 13, 1986 | Docket: 64618061

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proceedings were prepared in compliance with Florida Statute 932.704 and this court’s decision in In Re: Forfeiture

In re Forfeiture of 1983 Wellcraft Scarab

487 So. 2d 306, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 457, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 6341

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 19, 1986 | Docket: 64618833

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emanates from a civil forfeiture proceeding under section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1985). It presents two questions:

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Nov 12, 1985 | Docket: 3258953

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83-75, 83-30, 83-2, 82-97, 81-100, and 81-99. Section 932.704(3) sets forth the legislative direction for

State ex rel. Manatee County ex rel. Manatee County Sheriff's Department v. Kruysman

475 So. 2d 1007, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2195, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 15918

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 20, 1985 | Docket: 64614335

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suit is demonstrated by the last sentence of section 932.704(1) which provides: The final order of forfeiture

State v. One (1) 1977 Volkswagen, VIN/1773229365, Florida License "KTV-062"

455 So. 2d 434, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 14357

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1984 | Docket: 64606660

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state instituted forfeiture proceedings under Section 932.704. We reverse the order denying forfeiture. The

Gay v. Moreland

450 So. 2d 1270, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 13689

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 14, 1984 | Docket: 64605270

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of a motor vehicle under the provision of section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1981). The appellee Sheriff

In re the Forfeiture of $106.00 United States Currency

448 So. 2d 1146, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 12627

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 11, 1984 | Docket: 64604307

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pursuant to Section 932.704(2), Florida Statutes (Supp.1982). We disagree. Section 932.704(2) states that

In re Forfeiture of One 1978 Hydroste Boat, Serial Hsp548vtm78, Registration Fl3683cd

442 So. 2d 1088, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 25227

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 21, 1983 | Docket: 64601828

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complaint for a rule to show cause as required by section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1981). The complaint was

Lamar v. Hayes

442 So. 2d 307, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 24331

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 1, 1983 | Docket: 64601491

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initial burden of proof in a forfeiture action. Section 932.704(2), Florida Statutes (1981), provides the only

State v. Cobb

440 So. 2d 65, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 24072

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 10, 1983 | Docket: 64600506

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liquor as contraband for like reasons under section 932.704. Alternatively the court held that the state

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Oct 25, 1983 | Docket: 3256880

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and interests in accordance with this act." Section 932.704, F.S. (1982 Supp.), provides the procedures

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: May 17, 1983 | Docket: 3257413

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law enforcement agency making the seizure. Section 932.704(1), F.S. (1982 Supp.). A final order of forfeiture

In re the Forfeiture of United States Currency in the Amount of Five Thousand Three Hundred Dollars

429 So. 2d 800, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19522

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 13, 1983 | Docket: 64596375

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forfeiture proceeding under the provisions of Section 932.704, Florida Statutes (1981). Such undertakings

City of Orlando v. Sun Bank, N.A.

428 So. 2d 769, 35 U.C.C. Rep. Serv. (West) 1277, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 19416

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 30, 1983 | Docket: 64595890

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of the sale. § 932.703(3), Fla.Stat. (1981); § 932.704(3)(a), Fla.Stat. (1981). Counsel for appellant

Naples Police Department v. Small

426 So. 2d 72, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 18561

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 4, 1983 | Docket: 64594955

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Thereafter the state attorney, pursuant to section 932.704(1), filed a petition on behalf of the Naples

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Jan 18, 1983 | Docket: 3255835

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INSTITUTION OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS UNDER SECTION 932.704? Your letter basically asks if the head of

Sandidge v. State ex rel. City of Oviedo ex rel. Oviedo Police Department

424 So. 2d 152, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 22045

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 29, 1982 | Docket: 64594395

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State failed to follow the requirements of Florida Statute 932.704(1) by not “promptly” proceeding to seek

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Nov 24, 1982 | Docket: 3256151

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date of seizure of the property. Section 932.704(1), F.S. Section 932.704(3)(a), F.S., permits the head

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Florida Attorney General Reports | Filed: Dec 29, 1981 | Docket: 3258564

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See subsections (2) and (3) of s. 932.703. Section 932.704, F.S., sets forth the proceedings for forfeiture