TCA 40-33-212
Settlement agreements
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The state and property owner may negotiate a settlement agreement to resolve forfeiture proceedings without a full hearing, often involving partial forfeiture or payment.
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Only the chief administrative officer of the seizing agency, or the officer’s designee, shall be permitted to negotiate or enter into any type of settlement agreement or agreements prior to the forfeiture hearing conducted pursuant to § 40-33-210. In no event shall any officer involved in the seizure of the property be allowed to negotiate or enter into any type of settlement agreement or agreements prior to the forfeiture hearing. All negotiated settlements by any seizing agency are subject to the approval of the chief administrative officer of the applicable agency.
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TCA Section40-33-212