C.R.S. Section 16-13-316
Prior liens not subject to forfeiture

  • vesting of title

(1)

Nothing in this part 3 shall be construed in such manner as to destroy the validity of a bona fide lien upon real or personal property appearing of record prior to the seizure of personal property, prior to the filing of a notice of seizure, as provided in subsection (3) of this section, prior to the filing of a notice of lis pendens on real property, or prior to actual or constructive notice to the lienholder of the state’s potential claim of public nuisance.

(2)

Title to real or personal property subject to forfeiture pursuant to the provisions of this section shall vest in the state and the seizing agency at the earliest of: For currency, the time of the commission of the public nuisance act; the time of the physical seizure of said property, except for real property; the time of filing of a notice of seizure, as provided in subsection (3) of this section; the time of the filing of a notice of lis pendens on real property; or the time of the issuance of court process for seizure of property, as against anyone with prior actual notice thereof.

(3)

Before or after the commencement of litigation regarding a vehicle or real property for which seizure or forfeiture is sought, the prosecuting attorney or seizing agency shall file a notice of seizure with the office of the clerk and recorder in the county where the property is located. A notice of seizure for real property shall expire within seventy days after filing unless an action is filed in court for abatement or forfeiture, under this part 3 or other applicable law. A notice of seizure shall contain: A description of the property for which seizure or forfeiture is being sought, including the street address and legal description for real property and the make, model, year, license number, and vehicle identification number for a vehicle; the date and location of the seizure if the property has already been seized; the identity of the seizing agency and prosecuting attorney; and the name of any person who is an owner of record or registered owner of the property or who is known to have, or who has asserted an interest in, the property. The notice of seizure shall also contain a statement giving notice that seizure or forfeiture of the property may be sought pursuant to this part 3, or other applicable law, and that any interest acquired in the property after the filing of the notice of the seizure will be subject to the forfeiture action in the event the property is forfeited.

Source: Section 16-13-316 — Prior liens not subject to forfeiture - vesting of title, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-16.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

16‑13‑216
Powers and duties of the board 16‑13‑301
Definitions 16‑13‑302
Public nuisances - policy 16‑13‑303
Class 1 public nuisance 16‑13‑304
Class 2 public nuisance 16‑13‑305
Class 3 public nuisance 16‑13‑306
Class 4 public nuisance 16‑13‑306.5
Limitations on receipt of forfeiture payments from federal agencies 16‑13‑307
Jurisdiction - venue - parties - process 16‑13‑308
Temporary restraining order - preliminary injunction - when to issue 16‑13‑309
Judgment - relief 16‑13‑310
Redelivery of seized premises 16‑13‑311
Disposition of seized personal property 16‑13‑312
Violation of injunction 16‑13‑313
Fees - costs and fines - lien and collection 16‑13‑314
Disposition of forfeited real property 16‑13‑315
Seizure of personal property 16‑13‑316
Prior liens not subject to forfeiture - vesting of title 16‑13‑501
Short title 16‑13‑501.5
Legislative declaration 16‑13‑502
Definitions 16‑13‑503
Subject acts 16‑13‑504
Forfeiture of vehicle, fixtures and contents of building, personal property, or contraband article - exceptions 16‑13‑504.5
Limitations on receipt of forfeiture payments from federal agencies 16‑13‑505
Forfeiture proceedings 16‑13‑506
Final order - disposition of property 16‑13‑507
Disposition of contraband article or property 16‑13‑508
Forfeitures 16‑13‑509
Evidentiary presumption 16‑13‑510
Money placed in account 16‑13‑511
Severability 16‑13‑601
Receipt of federally forfeited property 16‑13‑701
Reports related to seizures and forfeitures - legislative declaration - definitions 16‑13‑702
Disposition of forfeited property 16‑13‑901
Legislative declaration 16‑13‑902
Definitions 16‑13‑903
Sexually violent predator subject to community notification - determination - implementation 16‑13‑904
Sex offender management board - duties 16‑13‑905
Local law enforcement - duties - immunity 16‑13‑906
Division of criminal justice - technical assistance team 16‑13‑1001
Legislative declaration 16‑13‑1002
Resentencing hearing for persons serving life sentences without the possibility of parole as the result of a direct file or transfer
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 16-13-316’s source at colorado​.gov