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TCA 39-11-711

Protection of seized property

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What does this charge mean?

If a judge believes someone with access to seized real property might damage it or reduce its value while the forfeiture case is pending, the judge can order that person to stop, padlock the building, or appoint someone to manage and protect the property.

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In the event there is probable cause to believe that any individual having a right to enter real property that is the subject of a forfeiture proceeding under this part is also engaged, or about to engage, in conduct that will result in the diminution of the value of the real property to the state, then the court in which the forfeiture is pending may grant injunctive relief enjoining any such action diminishing the value of the property, including the padlocking of the premises or the appointment of a receiver or any other appropriate extraordinary relief.
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TCA Section39-11-711