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2024 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 16 - CRIMES AND OFFENSES (§§ 16-1-1 — 16-17-10)
Chapter 16 - FORFEITURE OF PROPERTY USED IN BURGLARY OR ARMED ROBBERY (§§ 16-16-1 — 16-16-2)
Section 16-16-2 - Civil forfeiture of property used to commit property related offenses

Universal Citation:
GA Code § 16-16-2 (2024)
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  • (a) As used in this Code section, the terms "proceeds" and "property" shall have the same meanings as set forth in Code Section 9-16-2.
  • (b) Any property which is, directly or indirectly, used or intended for use in any manner to facilitate the commission of a burglary, home invasion, or armed robbery and any proceeds are declared to be contraband and no person shall have a property right in them.
  • (c) Any property subject to forfeiture pursuant to subsection (b) of this Code section shall be forfeited in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 16 of Title 9.

Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 98,§ 2-27, eff. 7/1/2015.

Amended by 2014 Ga. Laws 574,§ 8, eff. 7/1/2014.

Amended by 2012 Ga. Laws 764,§ 1, eff. 5/3/2012.

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