23-5-182: Effect of failure to answer -- hearing date following answer.

(1) If a verified answer to the petition is not filed within 20 days after service under 23-5-181, the court, upon motion, shall order the property forfeited to the state.

(2) If a verified answer is filed within 20 days after service under 23-5-181, the forfeiture proceedings must be set for hearing without a jury, to be held no sooner than 60 days after the answer is filed. Notice of the hearing must be given in the manner provided for service under 23-5-181.