C.R.S. Section 16-13-506
Final order

  • disposition of property

(1)

If the prosecution prevails in the forfeiture action, the court shall order the property forfeited and perfect the state’s right and interest in and title to such property. The court shall also order such property to be sold at public sale by the law enforcement agency in possession of the property in the manner provided for sales on execution or in another commercially reasonable manner. The proceeds of sale shall be applied in the manner and priority enumerated in section 16-13-311. The order for sale shall perfect the state’s right and interest in and title to the property and shall relate back to the date when title to the property vested in the state pursuant to section 16-13-316.

(2)

In the event that the seizing agency is a state agency, proceeds allocated to such agency pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall be distributed directly to said state agency.

(3)

It is the intent of the general assembly that moneys allocated to a seizing agency pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall not be considered a source of revenue to meet normal operating needs.

(4)

If more than one seizing agency was substantially involved in effecting the forfeiture, the agencies shall enter into a stipulation with regard to costs incurred by the agencies and the percentage of any remaining proceeds which shall be deposited for the benefit of the agencies, and, upon filing such stipulation with the court, the court shall order the proceeds so distributed. If the agencies are unable to reach an agreement, the court shall take testimony and equitably distribute the proceeds according to the formula set out in subsection (1) of this section.

(4.5)

If the court finds that a vehicle or personal property forfeited pursuant to this part 5 can be used for law enforcement purposes by a seizing agency, the court shall order that the vehicle or personal property be delivered to the agency instead of sold. If more than one seizing agency was substantially involved in effecting the forfeiture, the priority for receiving such vehicle or personal property shall be established by stipulation pursuant to subsection (4) of this section.

(5)

Any forfeited money or currency shall be in addition to the proceeds obtained from sale of forfeited personalty and shall be equitably distributed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.

(6)

Upon the sale of any vehicle, the state shall issue a certificate of title to the purchaser thereof.

(7)

In any order issued by the court pursuant to subsections (1) and (4) of this section, the court shall only order the amounts to be distributed and to whom, and the courts shall not have the power to dictate the use for which the moneys are to be appropriated, employed, received, or expended by the seizing agency or injured person.
(8)(a)(Deleted by amendment, L. 92, p. 450, § 5, effective July 1, 1992.)(b) Repealed.

Source: Section 16-13-506 — Final order - disposition of property, 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

§ 16-13-506’s source at colorado​.gov