People vs. 1,627.00 U.S. Currency
Motion to dismiss or deny the forfeiture petition; Motion to stay forfeiture proceedings
Motion type
Monetary amounts referenced
Ruling
25CV-05036 In the Matter of: Ryan Thomas Schofield
Hearing: In Camera
Appearance required.
26CV-02942 People vs. 1,627.00 U.S. Currency
Motion to Dismiss or Deny Forfeiture Petition Due to Lack of Proper Service and Filing Not Timely
The motion to dismiss or deny the forfeiture petition is DENIED.
Although the petition was not filed within thirty (30) days after Claimant filed his claim, the petition is not dismissed or denied as it was filed within one year of the seizure of the property. (Health & Saf. Code § 11488.4, subd. (a)(2).) Accordingly, the motion is denied.
Motion to Stay Forfeiture Procedures Pending Resolution of Criminal Charges
The motion to stay forfeiture proceedings is GRANTED.
This matter is stayed pending the resolution of the criminal proceedings.
A status hearing is set for February 24, 2027, at 8:15 a.m. in Courtroom 8.
26CV-02961 People vs $6,917.00 US Currency
Motion to Dismiss or Deny Forfeiture Petition Due to Lack of Proper Service and Filing Not Timely
The motion to dismiss or deny the forfeiture petition is DENIED.
Although the petition was not filed within thirty (30) days after Claimant filed his claim, the petition is not dismissed or denied as it was filed within one year of the seizure of the property. (Health & Saf. Code § 11488.4, subd. (a)(2).) Accordingly, the motion is denied.
Motion to Stay Forfeiture Procedures Pending Resolution of Criminal Charges
The motion to stay forfeiture proceedings is GRANTED.
This matter is stayed pending the resolution of the criminal proceedings.
A status hearing is set for February 24, 2027, at 8:15 a.m. in Courtroom 8.
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