Montana Code 23-5-182. Effect of failure to answer — hearing date following answer
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23-5-182. Effect of failure to answer — hearing date following answer. (1) If a verified answer to the petition is not filed within 20 days after service under 23-5-181, the court, upon motion, shall order the property forfeited to the state.
Terms Used In Montana Code 23-5-182
- Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
- Property: means real and personal property. See Montana Code 1-1-205
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Montana Code 1-1-201
(2)If a verified answer is filed within 20 days after service under 23-5-181, the forfeiture proceedings must be set for hearing without a jury, to be held no sooner than 60 days after the answer is filed. Notice of the hearing must be given in the manner provided for service under 23-5-181.