The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)
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. . . The defendant moved to dismiss the action, alleging the Escalade was not contraband under section 932.701 . . . The defendant next argues the Escalade is not contraband pursuant to section 932.701. . . . Section 932.701 defines contraband as: Any personal property, including, but not limited to, any vessel . . . acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701 . . . Even if it could be said that the vehicle did not automatically fall under section 932.701's definition . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(f), Fla. Stat. . . . forfeiture when seized, who is known to the seizing agency after a diligent search and inquiry." § 932.701 . . . A claimant is defined in section 932.701(2)(h) as "any party who has proprietary interest in property . . . See § 932.701(2)(h) ; Velez , 934 So.2d at 1164. . . . (2)(g), 932.701(2)(h), and 932.704. . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2015). . . . Patel, 141 So.3d at 1242; see also §§ 932.701(2)(a)12.(f), 932.703(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2015). . . . Section 932.701(2)(a) defines a contraband article as: 1. . . . . § 932.701(2)(a)l., Fla. Stat. (2015). Methamphetamine is a controlled substance. . . . See § 932.701(2)(a), Fia. Stat. (2015). . . .
. . . Pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, §§ 932.701-.7062, Fla. . . . A “contraband article,” in turn, includes “[a]ny controlled substance as defined in chapter 893.” § 932.701 . . . 4) provides as follows: In any incident in which possession of any contraband article defined in s, 932.701 . . . possession, purchase, sale, barter, exchange, or giving away of a contraband article defined in s. 932.701 . . . See § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . .
. . . .” § 932.701(2)(f). . . . SILBERMAN and BLACK, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat (2010). . . . . We observe that section 932.701(2)(g) defines "forfeiture proceeding” to mean "a hearing or trial in . . .
. . . contraband, which may be seized by a law enforcement agency and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to ss. 932.701 . . . -932.704,” the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701(1), Fla. . . . was used or was attempted to be used as an instrumentality in the commission of ... any felony.” § 932.701 . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . .
. . . See e.g., § 932.701(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2015); § 831.033, Fla. Stat. (2015). . . . connotes an episodic relationship between the carrying of the firearm and the commission of the crime. . § 932.701 . . . not otherwise included in paragraph (a), may be seized and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to ss. 932.701 . . .
. . . While the car appears to fall within the definition of “contraband article,” see § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla . . .
. . . to support a finding of probable cause pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, Sections 932.701 . . . Section 932.701(2)(a)l. specifically directs courts to consider the totality of the circumstances when . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2011). . . . whether or not the use of the contraband article can be traced to a specific narcotics transaction. § 932.701 . . .
. . . . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2008). .See United States v. . . . See §§ 893.12(2)(b); 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. (2008). . . . the forfeiture of Farley’s property is grossly disproportional to the gravity of his offense. . §§ 932.701 . . .
. . . of “contraband article” or “instrumentality” under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701 . . . For our purposes, the relevant provision is subsection 932.701(2)(a)(5.) which, as described earlier, . . . By contrast, the relevant subsection, applicable to Count I of the Complaint (section 932.701(2)(a)(5 . . . the purchase of stolen goods in the future and therefore is not subject to forfeiture under section 932.701 . . .
. . . In a forfeiture proceeding under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, §§ 932.701-932.706, Florida Statutes . . . Police Dep’t, 934 So.2d 1162, 1164 (Fla.2006) (quoting § 932.701(2)(g), Fla. Stat. (2002)). . . .
. . . civil action for forfeiture of the seized cash pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, §§ 932.701 . . .
. . . violation of the Forfeiture Act.’ ” Gomez, 41 So.3d at 184 (quoting Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (citing § 932.701 . . . Id.; see also §§ 932.701(2)(g) and 932.704, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . . Contraband Forfeiture Act, except the provisions of paragraph (a), contraband articles set forth in s. 932.701 . . . See §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2013). . But see Alascia v. . . .
. . . .” § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. . . . Racetrack Bingo, Inc., 75 So.3d 321, 323 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011) (citing §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat.). . . . See § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. . . . EVANDER, COHEN and WALLIS, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . .
. . . .'” § 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. (emphasis added). . . . See id.; see also § 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. . . . PALMER and WALLIS, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . . .
. . . . § 932.701 et seq. . . .
. . . See § 932.701(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (2011). . . . See § 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2008). . . . Section 932.701(2)(c) requires the seizing agency to promptly proceed by filing the complaint within . . . section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture action is mandatory, and that under section 932.701 . . .
. . . . §§ 932.701(2)(a), 932.703. . . . Police Dep’t, 934 So.2d 1162, 1164 (Fla.2006) (quoting § 932.701(2)(e)). . . .
. . . On motion pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701-.706, Florida Statutes . . . Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (citing § 932.701(2)®). . . . or trial in which the court or jury determines whether the subject property shall be forfeited.” § 932.701 . . .
. . . property was used or intended to be used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . violation of gambling laws, such as section 849.0931, is not per se “used, in violation of’ the FCFA (§§ 932.701 . . . Stat.; see also § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. . . . Section 932.701(2)(a)2. defines contraband as any money “used ... attempted, or intended to be used, . . . whether or not the use of the contraband article can be traced to a specific narcotics transaction.” § 932.701 . . .
. . . April 9, 2009, the City filed a verified complaint for final order of forfeiture pursuant to sections 932.701 . . .
. . . . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2009). . . . acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701 . . .
. . . . §§ 932.701-706, Fla. Stat. (2009). . . . whether or not the use of the contraband article can be traced to a specific narcotics transaction. § 932.701 . . . See id. at 958-59; Lobo, 505 So.2d at 623-24; see also § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (2009). . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)(5). . . .
. . . and for final order of forfeiture, pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (the Act), §§ 932.701 . . . occurred.” § 932.704(4). “ ‘Promptly proceed’ means to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure.” § 932.701 . . . section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture action is mandatory, and that under section 932.701 . . .
. . . form consisted of this legend in English: NOTICE OF SEIZURE NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Sec. 932.701 . . .
. . . Under section 932.701(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2007), the term “Promptly proceed” is defined as follows . . . section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture action is mandatory, and that under section 932.701 . . . In light of sections 932.704(4) and 932.701(2)(c), and DeGregorio, APD had to file its forfeiture complaint . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. (2008). . . . Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (citing § 932.701(2)(f), Fla. Stat. (2002)). . . . determines whether the subject property shall be forfeited.’ ” Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (quoting § 932.701 . . . The seizing agency must file a complaint for forfeiture within forty-five days after the seizure. §§ 932.701 . . . Sections 932.701 through 932.706, Florida Statutes (2008), constitute the Act. . . .
. . . Section 932.701(2)(a)(5), Florida Statutes (2009) defines a “contraband article” as “any personal property . . .
. . . seized a 2005 Land Rover, cash, and jewelry pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-.707 and § 322.34(9), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . . influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of s. 316.193 is subject to seizure and forfeiture under ss. 932.701 . . .
. . . Section 932.701(2)(a)ll. . . .
. . . . §§ 932.701-707, Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .
. . . appeal requires us to consider the relationship between the Florida Contraband ' Forfeiture Act, § 932.701 . . . Section 932.701(2)(a) defines a contraband article as “[a]ny controlled substance as defined in chapter . . . property, including cash, not included within the definition of ‘contraband article,’ as provided in s. 932.701 . . . In contrast, section 932.701(2)(a)(5) of the Act applies to "personal property, including, but not limited . . . Shuler’s case, the more specific subsection, 932.701(2)(a)(l), controls. . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-707, Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . . .
. . . Section 932.701(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2006), defines contraband as including: [CJurreney or other . . . This rule of law is consistent with section 932.701(2)(a), which expressly states that probable cause . . .
. . . . §§ 932.701(2)(a)5., 932.703(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .
. . . had been the subject of forfeiture proceedings under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . s motion seeks relief from a final judgment entered following forfeiture proceedings under sections 932.701 . . .
. . . (2)(a)9. controls over the general forfeiture provision contained in section 932.701(2)(a)5. . . . Section 932.701(2)(a) of the Florida Statutes defines the term “contraband article” as follows: 932.701 . . . Accordingly, pursuant to section 932.701(2)(a)5., Rife’s motor vehicle is subject to forfeiture. . . . While section 932.701(2)(a)9. of the Florida Statutes defines a “contraband article” to include a motor . . . Under the alleged facts of this case, section 932.701(2)(a)5. of the Florida Statutes was applicable . . .
. . . transport: (a) A controlled substance in violation of this chapter; or (b) Contraband as defined in s. 932.701 . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . . .” § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . . demonstrate probable cause to believe that there was a nexus between the currency and narcotics activity. § 932.701 . . .
. . . forfeiting the money to the Sheriffs Department pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act §§ 932.701 . . .
. . . The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (the Act), sections 932.701-932.707, Florida Statutes (2004), makes . . . See § 932.701(2)(f); Beary v. Bruce, 804 So.2d 579 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002). . . . See § 932.701(2)(g); City of Coral Springs v. . . .
. . . We rephrase the question as follows: Does the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (FCFA), sections 932.701 . . . The FCFA was later renumbered to sections 932.701-.704; and, in 1992, section 932.704 was amended to . . . The Fourth District further found that under section 932.701(2)(a)(5) of the FCFA, the Legislature had . . . abetting in the commission of, any felony, whether or not comprising an element of the felony.... § 932.701 . . . See § 932.701(2)(a)(5), Fla. Stat. (2002). . . .
. . . in Velez’s possession at the time of the seizure, he was a “person entitled to notice” under section 932.701 . . . forfeiture when seized, who is known to the seizing agency after a diligent search and inquiry.” § 932.701 . . . A claimant is defined in section 932.701(2)(h) as “any party who has proprietary interest in property . . . To give effect to the plain meaning of section 932.701(2)(e) and to avoid rendering part of that provision . . . The Forfeiture Act spans sections 932.701-.707, Florida Statutes (2002). . We have jurisdiction. . . .
. . . substantially larger amount had been the subject of forfeiture proceedings under the- provisions of sections 932.701 . . .
. . . Davis, in his concurring opinion, in which he explained that cigarettes are contraband under section 932.701 . . .
. . . Tiffany Clark from a forfeiture action under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (“Act”), sections 932.701 . . .
. . . The Department seized Tarman’s vehicle, pursuant to sections 322.34(9)(a), and 932.701(2)(a)(9), Florida . . . See §§ 322.34(9)(a), 932.701(2)(a)(9), Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .
. . . . § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .
. . . likely to be employed in criminal activity” in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (§§ 932.701 . . .
. . . See § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (2001) . . . . demonstrates that the Department failed to comply with the mandatory filing requirement of section 932.701 . . . See §§ 932.701-p.707, Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .
. . . See § 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2004). . See § 901.151, Fla. Stat. (2004). . . . .
. . . property constituted illegal gambling devices and paraphernalia as per sections 849.15, 849.16 and 932.701 . . .
. . . the jeep based on the vehicle’s use during the commission of this felony, as authorized by" section 932.701 . . . (2)(a)(5), Florida Statutes (2002), of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (the Act), sections 932.701 . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2003). Section 14-27 was enacted in 1997. . . . See Tampa, Fla., Code § 14-27(c)(2) (2002); §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2003). . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701 — 932.707, Fla. Stat. (2004). The City served an Asset Seizure Notice on Ms. . . .
. . . only had to demonstrate that he was a “person entitled to notice,” as the term is defined in section 932.701 . . . Stat. §§ 932.701-932.707 (Supp.1992)). . . . Munoz did not cite to section 932.701(2)(e), the statutory definition of a “person entitled to notice . . . See § 932.701(2)(h), Fla. Stat. (2003). . . . See § 932.701(2)(f), Fla. Stat. (2003). . . .
. . . preliminary hearing under section 932.703(2)(a) of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (the Act) [§§ 932.701 . . . in Velez’ .possession at the time of the seizure, he was a person entitled to notice as defined by § 932.701 . . .
. . . complaint seeking forfeiture of Cox’s vehicle pursuant to the “Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act,” sections 932.701 . . . influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of s. 316.193 is subject to seizure and forfeiture under ss. 932.701 . . .
. . . sections 42-120 through 42-125 (1997), is preempted by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . See §§ 932.701-932.707, Fla. Stat. (2002). . . . The Act also states that forfeiture applies to acts that constitute felonies. § 932.701(2)(a)5, Fla. . . .
. . . this court’s interpretation of several provisions in the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . .
. . . .] § 932.701(2)(a)5, Fla. Stat. (2002). . . .
. . . We must determine the effect of the deadlines for filing forfeiture complaints that sections 932.701( . . . complaint for forfeiture against the two vehicles under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . Section 932.701(2)(c) defines “promptly proceed” as “to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure . . . Promptly proceed is defined in section 932.701(2)(c) as “to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure . . . section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture action is mandatory, and that under section 932.701 . . . Second District’s decision in this case is consistent with our prior case law in respect to sections 932.701 . . . recovery of seized property subject to forfeiture under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . .
. . . See also § 932.701(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (2001). . . . But whether the 45-day time period found in section 932.701(2)(c) (extendable to 60 days under certain . . . section 95.11(3)(n) was applicable to proceedings under section 943.44 (which was later renumbered 932.701 . . . Section 932.701(2)(h) defines “claimant,” persons who have standing to contest forfeiture of property . . . Section 932.701(2)(c) defines “promptly proceed” as “to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure . . . Mercer as an “owner” was a party entitled to notice. § 932.701(2)(c), Fla. . . .
. . . See § 932.701(2)(a)9., Fla. Stat. (2001). Neave filed a motion for summary judgment. . . . SHARP, W., and SAWAYA, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-932.707, Fla. Stat. . . . . influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of s. 316.193 is subject to seizure and forfeiture under ss. 932.701 . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(h); Vasquez v. State, 777 So.2d 1200, 1202 (Fla. 3d DCA 2001); Munoz v. . . . See §§ 932.701(2)(a), 932.703(1), (6), 932.704(8), Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .
. . . See §§ 932.704 and 932.701(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (1997). Our supreme court, in English v. . . .
. . . for forfeiture against the two vehicles pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . instituting the forfeiture proceeding within forty-five days after the seizure, as required by sections 932.701 . . . “Promptly proceed” is defined in section 932.701(2)(c) as the filing of the complaint “within 45 days . . .
. . . See §§ 932.701-932.707, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . .
. . . represent the Florida Highway Patrol in matters relating to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . See § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . .
. . . See also §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (1999). . . . See §§ 932.701-.707. . . .
. . . In the present case, the City followed the statutory procedures, see §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. . . .
. . . 1FTCR10A624VTA62475, FL Tag # U16BDE (Ford Ranger), pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . See §§ 932.701(2)(a)5., 932.702(4), Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . See § 932.701(2)©, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . See §§ 932.701(2)(g), 932.704, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . See §§ 932.701(2)(a)5., 932.702(4), Fla. Stat. (2000). . . .
. . . department) challenges an order entered in an action under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . Relying upon section 932.701(2)(a)(9) for the proposition that an automobile operated in violation of . . .
. . . Const., prohibits civil forfeiture of homestead property pursuant to sections 932.701-.702, Fla. . . .
. . . However, by the definition contained in section 932.701(2)(a)3, Florida Statutes (1999), the cigarettes . . . Further, the definition of contraband is not limited to only those items which are described in section 932.701 . . . However, section 932.701(2)(a)3., Florida Statutes (1999), which defines contraband articles and replaces . . .
. . . nor has the state commenced a forfeiture proceeding under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, §§ 932.701 . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla.Stat. . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)l., Fla. Stat. (2000)(empha-sis added). . . . DELL and FARMER, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . .
. . . 1999, the city filed a forfeiture complaint and verified supporting affidavits pursuant to sections 932.701 . . .
. . . challenges the final order declaring his 1998 Ford pickup truck forfeited as contraband under section 932.701 . . .
. . . First, section 328.05(3)(e) provides that the forfeiture is pursuant to sections 932.701-932.704, Florida . . . Therefore, section 328.05(3)(c) must be construed in pari materia with sections 932.701-932.704. . . . a law enforcement agency, or the division, and which shall be subject to forfeiture pursuant to ss. 932.701 . . .
. . . finding of probable cause to believe that the currency was illicitly used within the meaning of section 932.701 . . .
. . . Sheriff of Broward County to seize Golon’s property under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . .
. . . .” § 932.701(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (Supp.1996). . . . See the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 to 932.707, Florida Statutes (1995). . . . .
. . . . §932.701 et seq. (1997). . . . instrumentality in the commission of, or in aiding or abetting in the commission of, any felony.” § 932.701 . . .
. . . Section 932.701(2)(c), Florida Statutes (1997) defines “promptly proceed” as filing the complaint within . . . subject to forfeiture by a seizing law enforcement agency, pursuant to applicable provisions of ss. 932.701 . . .
. . . established sufficient facts to believe that the money was a “contraband article,” as defined by section 932.701 . . . We are governed by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701-.705, Florida Statutes (1997 . . .
. . . See § 932.701(2)(e), Fla. Stat. (1997); Jaramillo v. . . .
. . . amended verified complaint for probable cause and for final order of forfeiture pursuant to sections 932.701 . . .
. . . . § 932.701(2)(h), Fla. Stat. (1997); City of Fort Lauderdale v. . . .
. . . a hull identification number as contraband property and subjecting it to forfeiture under the Act); 932.701 . . .