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Current as of January 02, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Sec. 5. (a) If:
(1) the court has entered judgment in favor of the state, and a unit (if appropriate) concerning property that is subject to seizure under this chapter; and
(2) a person:
(A) holding a valid lien, mortgage, security interest, or interest under a conditional sales contract; or
(B) who is a co-owner of the property;
did not know of the illegal use;
the court shall determine whether the secured interest or the co-owner's interest is equal to or in excess of the appraised value of the property.
(b) Appraised value is to be determined as of the date of judgment on a wholesale basis by:
(1) agreement between the secured party or the co-owner and the prosecuting attorney; or
(2) the county assessor for the county in which the action is brought.
(c) If the amount:
(1) due to the secured party; or
(2) of the co-owner's interest;
is equal to or greater than the appraised value of the property, the court shall order the property released to the secured party or the co-owner.
(d) If the amount:
(1) due the secured party; or
(2) of the co-owner's interest;
is less than the appraised value of the property, the holder of the interest or the co-owner may pay into the court an amount equal to the owner's equity, which shall be the difference between the appraised value and the amount of the lien, mortgage, security interest, interest under a conditional sales contract, or co-owner's interest. Upon such payment, the state or unit, or both, shall relinquish all claims to the property, and the court shall order the payment deposited as provided in section 4(d) of this chapter.
(e) If the seized property is a vehicle and if the security holder or the co-owner elects not to make payment as stated in subsection (d), the vehicle shall be disposed of in accordance with section 4(c) of this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Indiana Code Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure § 34-24-1-5 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/in/title-34-civil-law-and-procedure/in-code-sect-34-24-1-5/
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