Sec. 7. (a) If the property seized was a vehicle, a copy of the court's order under this chapter (or IC 34-4-30.1-7 before its repeal):
(1) shall be filed with the department of motor vehicles or other appropriate agency; and
(2) constitutes authority for the issuance of clear title to that vehicle in the name of the person or purchaser to whom the order authorizes delivery.
(b) If the property seized was real property, a copy of the court's order under this chapter (or IC 34-4-30.1-7 before its repeal):
(1) shall be filed with the county recorder; and
(2) constitutes authority for:
(A) the sale of the property in the manner provided under IC 34-55-6; and
(B) the issuance of clear title to a bona fide purchaser for value who acquires the real property at the sale.
[Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-30.1-7.]
As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.19.
Structure Indiana Code
Title 34. Civil Law and Procedure
Article 24. Civil Proceedings Related to Criminal Activities
Chapter 1. Forfeiture of Property Used in Violation of Certain Criminal Statutes
34-24-1-2. Seizure Procedure; Custody; Provisional Release
34-24-1-3. Action for Forfeiture; Procedure
34-24-1-4. Hearing; Disposition of Property; Distribution of Funds
34-24-1-4.5. Prosecuting Attorney Reports Concerning Transferred Property
34-24-1-5. Determination of Secured Interest and Appraised Value; Disposition of Property; Payment
34-24-1-6. Public Sale of Property; Publication of Notice; Proceeds
34-24-1-7. Court Order; Filing; Effect
34-24-1-8. Retention of Attorney to Bring Action; Compensation Agreements
34-24-1-9. Disposition of Seized Property; Expenditures of Money