Claim Opposing Forfeiture and Petition for Forfeiture
San Diego Municipal Code § 52.5311
in effect§52.5311 Claim Opposing Forfeiture and Petition for Forfeiture
If a claim is timely filed and served with the City Attorney, then the City Attorney shall file a petition for forfeiture with the appropriate superior court within 10 days of the receipt of the claim. The City Attorney shall establish an expedited hearing date in accordance with instructions from the court. The court filing fee established by the court, not to exceed fifty dollars ($50), shall be paid by the claimant made payable to the San Diego Superior Court, but shall be reimbursed by the City if the claimant prevails.
(“Claim Opposing Forfeiture and Petition for Forfeiture” added 4–21–2003 by Ordinance O–19167 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter05/Ch05Art02Division53.pdf#page=5Fetched: 10/28/2026
