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(a) Any creditor or innocent person who has an interest in any real or personal property that is the subject of any civil suit filed by the investigative agency shall have the right to intervene in the civil suit.
(b)(1) If there is no civil suit pending, any creditor or innocent person who has an interest in any real or personal property that is the subject of any RICO lien notice may apply to the investigative agency for a release of the property. The investigative agency shall, within thirty (30) days of such application, either release the property or deny the application. If the investigative agency denies the application for relief, the creditor or innocent person may petition the appropriate chancery or circuit court for release of the lien. The hearing shall be held within thirty (30) days of receipt of process by the investigative agency.
(2) Upon application for release or hearing pursuant to this section, the real or personal property, or portion of the real or personal property in which a creditor or innocent person has an interest, shall be released, upon a finding that the creditor or innocent person is not a participant with the defendant in the enterprise or racketeering activity, and did not know, or have reason to know, of such activity prior to the filing of a RICO lien notice.
(c) The remedies provided to creditors and innocent persons in this section are in addition to any other rights or remedies provided by this part or by law.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Tennessee Code Title 39. Criminal Offenses § 39-12-210 - last updated January 02, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tn/title-39-criminal-offenses/tn-code-sect-39-12-210/
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