Maine · Maine Revised Statutes — Title 15, Court Procedure — Criminal
Me. Rev. Stat. (Crim. Proc.) § 5823: Perfecting titles to forfeited vehicles
What this law says, in plain English
Officers seizing vehicles for forfeiture must file a report with the Attorney General or district attorney within 21 days, including vehicle description, seizure details, and owner information after diligent inquiry. Vehicles without readable identification numbers receive special numbers from the Secretary of State.
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