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The 2023 Florida Statutes (including Special Session C)

Title XLVII
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CORRECTIONS
Chapter 932
PROVISIONS SUPPLEMENTAL TO CRIMINAL PROCEDURE LAW
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F.S. 932.701
1932.701 Short title; definitions.
(1) Sections 932.701-932.7062 shall be known and may be cited as the “Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.”
(2) As used in the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act:
(a) “Contraband article” means:
1. Any controlled substance as defined in chapter 893 or any substance, device, paraphernalia, or currency or other means of exchange that was used, was attempted to be used, or was intended to be used in violation of any provision of chapter 893, if the totality of the facts presented by the state is clearly sufficient to meet the state’s burden of establishing probable cause to believe that a nexus exists between the article seized and the narcotics activity, whether or not the use of the contraband article can be traced to a specific narcotics transaction.
2. Any equipment, gambling device, apparatus, material of gaming, proceeds, substituted proceeds, real or personal property, Internet domain name, gambling paraphernalia, lottery tickets, money, currency, or other means of exchange which was obtained, received, used, attempted to be used, or intended to be used in violation of the gambling laws of the state, including any violation of chapter 24, part II of chapter 285, chapter 546, chapter 550, chapter 551, or chapter 849.
3. Any equipment, liquid or solid, which was being used, is being used, was attempted to be used, or intended to be used in violation of the beverage or tobacco laws of the state.
4. Any motor fuel upon which the motor fuel tax has not been paid as required by law.
5. Any personal property, including, but not limited to, any vessel, aircraft, item, object, tool, substance, device, weapon, machine, vehicle of any kind, money, securities, books, records, research, negotiable instruments, or currency, which was used or was attempted to be used as an instrumentality in the commission of, or in aiding or abetting in the commission of, any felony, whether or not comprising an element of the felony, or which is acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.
6. Any real property, including any right, title, leasehold, or other interest in the whole of any lot or tract of land, which was used, is being used, or was attempted to be used as an instrumentality in the commission of, or in aiding or abetting in the commission of, any felony, or which is acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.
7. Any personal property, including, but not limited to, equipment, money, securities, books, records, research, negotiable instruments, currency, or any vessel, aircraft, item, object, tool, substance, device, weapon, machine, or vehicle of any kind in the possession of or belonging to any person who takes aquaculture products in violation of s. 812.014(2)(c).
8. Any motor vehicle offered for sale in violation of s. 320.28.
9. Any motor vehicle used during the course of committing an offense in violation of s. 322.34(9)(a).
10. Any photograph, film, or other recorded image, including an image recorded on videotape, a compact disc, digital tape, or fixed disk, that is recorded in violation of s. 810.145 and is possessed for the purpose of amusement, entertainment, sexual arousal, gratification, or profit, or for the purpose of degrading or abusing another person.
11. Any real property, including any right, title, leasehold, or other interest in the whole of any lot or tract of land, which is acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of Medicaid fraud under s. 409.920 or s. 409.9201; any personal property, including, but not limited to, equipment, money, securities, books, records, research, negotiable instruments, or currency; or any vessel, aircraft, item, object, tool, substance, device, weapon, machine, or vehicle of any kind in the possession of or belonging to any person which is acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of Medicaid fraud under s. 409.920 or s. 409.9201.
12. Any personal property, including, but not limited to, any vehicle, item, object, tool, device, weapon, machine, money, security, book, or record, that is used or attempted to be used as an instrumentality in the commission of, or in aiding and abetting in the commission of, a person’s third or subsequent violation of s. 509.144, whether or not comprising an element of the offense.
(b) “Bona fide lienholder” means the holder of a lien perfected pursuant to applicable law.
(c) “Promptly proceed” means to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure.
(d) “Complaint” is a petition for forfeiture filed in the civil division of the circuit court by the seizing agency requesting the court to issue a judgment of forfeiture.
(e) “Person entitled to notice” means any owner, entity, bona fide lienholder, or person in possession of the property subject to forfeiture when seized, who is known to the seizing agency after a diligent search and inquiry.
(f) “Adversarial preliminary hearing” means a hearing in which the seizing agency is required to establish probable cause that the property subject to forfeiture was used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act.
(g) “Forfeiture proceeding” means a hearing or trial in which the court or jury determines whether the subject property shall be forfeited.
(h) “Claimant” means any party who has proprietary interest in property subject to forfeiture and has standing to challenge such forfeiture, including owners, registered owners, bona fide lienholders, and titleholders.
History.ss. 1, 2, ch. 74-385; s. 1, ch. 80-68; s. 1, ch. 89-148; s. 1, ch. 92-54; s. 1, ch. 95-265; s. 31, ch. 96-247; s. 2, ch. 99-234; s. 69, ch. 99-248; s. 2, ch. 2004-39; s. 15, ch. 2004-344; s. 166, ch. 2008-4; s. 14, ch. 2011-119; s. 1, ch. 2016-179; s. 2, ch. 2018-49; s. 12, ch. 2021-269.
1Note.Section 15, ch. 2011-119, provides that “[t]he amendments made to ss. 509.144 and 932.701, Florida Statutes, and the creation of s. 901.1503, Florida Statutes, by this act do not affect or impede the provisions of s. 790.251, Florida Statutes, or any other protection or right guaranteed by the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution.”
Note.Former s. 943.41.

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Amendments to 932.701


Arrestable Offenses / Crimes under Fla. Stat. 932.701
Level: Degree
Misdemeanor/Felony: First/Second/Third

Current data shows no reason an arrest or criminal charge should have occurred directly under Florida Statute 932.701.



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TEJADA, v. CADILLAC ESCALADE VIN NO, 267 So. 3d 1032 (Fla. App. Ct. 2019)

. . . The defendant moved to dismiss the action, alleging the Escalade was not contraband under section 932.701 . . . The defendant next argues the Escalade is not contraband pursuant to section 932.701. . . . Section 932.701 defines contraband as: Any personal property, including, but not limited to, any vessel . . . acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701 . . . Even if it could be said that the vehicle did not automatically fall under section 932.701's definition . . .

HUDSON, v. CITY OF SUNRISE,, 237 So. 3d 1031 (Fla. App. Ct. 2018)

. . . . § 932.701(2)(f), Fla. Stat. . . . forfeiture when seized, who is known to the seizing agency after a diligent search and inquiry." § 932.701 . . . A claimant is defined in section 932.701(2)(h) as "any party who has proprietary interest in property . . . See § 932.701(2)(h) ; Velez , 934 So.2d at 1164. . . . (2)(g), 932.701(2)(h), and 932.704. . . .

BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE, v. BROWN,, 208 So. 3d 1281 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2017)

. . . See §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2015). . . . Patel, 141 So.3d at 1242; see also §§ 932.701(2)(a)12.(f), 932.703(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2015). . . . Section 932.701(2)(a) defines a contraband article as: 1. . . . . § 932.701(2)(a)l., Fla. Stat. (2015). Methamphetamine is a controlled substance. . . . See § 932.701(2)(a), Fia. Stat. (2015). . . .

In FORFEITURE OF FORD EXPLORER, No. v. T. M., 203 So. 3d 992 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . Pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, §§ 932.701-.7062, Fla. . . . A “contraband article,” in turn, includes “[a]ny controlled substance as defined in chapter 893.” § 932.701 . . . 4) provides as follows: In any incident in which possession of any contraband article defined in s, 932.701 . . . possession, purchase, sale, barter, exchange, or giving away of a contraband article defined in s. 932.701 . . . See § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . .

In FORFEITURE OF PONTIAC SOLSTICE, No. v. s, 210 So. 3d 78 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . .” § 932.701(2)(f). . . . SILBERMAN and BLACK, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat (2010). . . . . We observe that section 932.701(2)(g) defines "forfeiture proceeding” to mean "a hearing or trial in . . .

L. BRADSHAW, v. McCORMICK, Jr., 182 So. 3d 845 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2016)

. . . contraband, which may be seized by a law enforcement agency and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to ss. 932.701 . . . -932.704,” the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701(1), Fla. . . . was used or was attempted to be used as an instrumentality in the commission of ... any felony.” § 932.701 . . .

FLAGG, v. JUDD,, 198 So. 3d 665 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . See §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . .

J. CONNOLLY, Jr. v. STATE, 172 So. 3d 893 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . See e.g., § 932.701(2)(a), Fla. Stat. (2015); § 831.033, Fla. Stat. (2015). . . . connotes an episodic relationship between the carrying of the firearm and the commission of the crime. . § 932.701 . . . not otherwise included in paragraph (a), may be seized and is subject to forfeiture pursuant to ss. 932.701 . . .

MATOS, v. STATE, 190 So. 3d 115 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . While the car appears to fall within the definition of “contraband article,” see § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla . . .

MIAMI- DADE COUNTY, v. FORFEITURE OF IN U. S. CURRENCY,, 172 So. 3d 455 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . to support a finding of probable cause pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, Sections 932.701 . . . Section 932.701(2)(a)l. specifically directs courts to consider the totality of the circumstances when . . .

In FORFEITURE OF IN U. S. CURRENCY. v., 164 So. 3d 111 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . See §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2011). . . . whether or not the use of the contraband article can be traced to a specific narcotics transaction. § 932.701 . . .

G. AGRESTA, v. CITY OF MAITLAND,, 159 So. 3d 876 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2008). .See United States v. . . . See §§ 893.12(2)(b); 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. (2008). . . . the forfeiture of Farley’s property is grossly disproportional to the gravity of his offense. . §§ 932.701 . . .

MAROLF v. MIAMI- DADE COUNTY,, 172 So. 3d 450 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2015)

. . . of “contraband article” or “instrumentality” under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701 . . . For our purposes, the relevant provision is subsection 932.701(2)(a)(5.) which, as described earlier, . . . By contrast, the relevant subsection, applicable to Count I of the Complaint (section 932.701(2)(a)(5 . . . the purchase of stolen goods in the future and therefore is not subject to forfeiture under section 932.701 . . .

SANCHEZ, v. CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH,, 149 So. 3d 92 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . In a forfeiture proceeding under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, §§ 932.701-932.706, Florida Statutes . . . Police Dep’t, 934 So.2d 1162, 1164 (Fla.2006) (quoting § 932.701(2)(g), Fla. Stat. (2002)). . . .

MOSTOWICZ, v. J. ISRAEL,, 142 So. 3d 976 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . civil action for forfeiture of the seized cash pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, §§ 932.701 . . .

B. PATEL, v. STATE, 141 So. 3d 1239 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . violation of the Forfeiture Act.’ ” Gomez, 41 So.3d at 184 (quoting Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (citing § 932.701 . . . Id.; see also §§ 932.701(2)(g) and 932.704, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . . Contraband Forfeiture Act, except the provisions of paragraph (a), contraband articles set forth in s. 932.701 . . . See §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2013). . But see Alascia v. . . .

WAHEED, v. STATE, 134 So. 3d 531 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . .” § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. . . . Racetrack Bingo, Inc., 75 So.3d 321, 323 (Fla. 1st DCA 2011) (citing §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat.). . . . See § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. . . . EVANDER, COHEN and WALLIS, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . .

ALASCIA, LLC. LLC. v. STATE DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS,, 135 So. 3d 402 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2014)

. . . .'” § 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. (emphasis added). . . . See id.; see also § 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. . . . PALMER and WALLIS, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2013). . . . .

AUSTIN AND LAURATO, P. A. P. A. v. UNITED STATES, 539 F. App'x 957 (11th Cir. 2013)

. . . . § 932.701 et seq. . . .

In FORFEITURE OF NISSAN MURANO, IDENTIFICATION NO. St. v., 125 So. 3d 1023 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . See § 932.701(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (2011). . . . See § 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2008). . . . Section 932.701(2)(c) requires the seizing agency to promptly proceed by filing the complaint within . . . section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture action is mandatory, and that under section 932.701 . . .

GARCON, v. VAN REETH, Jr., 511 F. App'x 877 (11th Cir. 2013)

. . . . §§ 932.701(2)(a), 932.703. . . . Police Dep’t, 934 So.2d 1162, 1164 (Fla.2006) (quoting § 932.701(2)(e)). . . .

In FORFEITURE OF IN U. S. CURRENCY. LLC, v., 106 So. 3d 47 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2013)

. . . On motion pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701-.706, Florida Statutes . . . Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (citing § 932.701(2)®). . . . or trial in which the court or jury determines whether the subject property shall be forfeited.” § 932.701 . . .

CAMPBELL, As v. RACETRACK BINGO, INC. L. M. II, Ft. L. L. C. L. L. C., 75 So. 3d 321 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . property was used or intended to be used in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . violation of gambling laws, such as section 849.0931, is not per se “used, in violation of’ the FCFA (§§ 932.701 . . . Stat.; see also § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla. Stat. . . . Section 932.701(2)(a)2. defines contraband as any money “used ... attempted, or intended to be used, . . . whether or not the use of the contraband article can be traced to a specific narcotics transaction.” § 932.701 . . .

CITY OF NORTH MIAMI BEACH, v. D. BERRIO,, 64 So. 3d 713 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . April 9, 2009, the City filed a verified complaint for final order of forfeiture pursuant to sections 932.701 . . .

SHERIFF OF SEMINOLE COUNTY, v. OLIVER,, 59 So. 3d 232 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . . §§ 932.701-.706, Fla. Stat. (2009). . . . acquired by proceeds obtained as a result of a violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. § 932.701 . . .

MIAMI- DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT, v. In FORFEITURE OF, 54 So. 3d 595 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2011)

. . . . §§ 932.701-706, Fla. Stat. (2009). . . . whether or not the use of the contraband article can be traced to a specific narcotics transaction. § 932.701 . . . See id. at 958-59; Lobo, 505 So.2d at 623-24; see also § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (2009). . . .

A. TATE, v. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA,, 627 F.3d 904 (D.C. Cir. 2010)

. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)(5). . . .

In FORFEITURE OF PONTIAC FIREBIRD NO. E. v., 47 So. 3d 344 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . and for final order of forfeiture, pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (the Act), §§ 932.701 . . . occurred.” § 932.704(4). “ ‘Promptly proceed’ means to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure.” § 932.701 . . . section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture action is mandatory, and that under section 932.701 . . .

GONZALEZ, v. FORFEITURE OF ONE HUMMER MOTOR VEHICLE, VIN, 42 So. 3d 843 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . form consisted of this legend in English: NOTICE OF SEIZURE NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Sec. 932.701 . . .

HUDSON, v. STATE, 39 So. 3d 1274 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . Under section 932.701(2)(c), Florida Statutes (2007), the term “Promptly proceed” is defined as follows . . . section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture action is mandatory, and that under section 932.701 . . . In light of sections 932.704(4) and 932.701(2)(c), and DeGregorio, APD had to file its forfeiture complaint . . .

GOMEZ, v. VILLAGE OF PINECREST,, 41 So. 3d 180 (Fla. 2010)

. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)6., Fla. Stat. (2008). . . . Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (citing § 932.701(2)(f), Fla. Stat. (2002)). . . . determines whether the subject property shall be forfeited.’ ” Velez, 934 So.2d at 1164 (quoting § 932.701 . . . The seizing agency must file a complaint for forfeiture within forty-five days after the seizure. §§ 932.701 . . . Sections 932.701 through 932.706, Florida Statutes (2008), constitute the Act. . . .

CARBAJAL, v. FORFEITURE OF U. S. CURRENCY MIAMI- DADE POLICE DEPARTMENT,, 36 So. 3d 747 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2010)

. . . Section 932.701(2)(a)(5), Florida Statutes (2009) defines a “contraband article” as “any personal property . . .

HERNANDEZ, v. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,, 23 So. 3d 163 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . seized a 2005 Land Rover, cash, and jewelry pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . .

In FORFEITURE OF CHRYSLER DOOR, IDENTIFICATION NO. v., 9 So. 3d 709 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . See §§ 932.701-.707 and § 322.34(9), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . . influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of s. 316.193 is subject to seizure and forfeiture under ss. 932.701 . . .

BREVARD COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE, v. BAGGETT,, 4 So. 3d 67 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2009)

. . . Section 932.701(2)(a)ll. . . .

DANIEL, v. STATE, 991 So. 2d 421 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . . §§ 932.701-707, Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

SHULER, v. STATE, 984 So. 2d 1274 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . appeal requires us to consider the relationship between the Florida Contraband ' Forfeiture Act, § 932.701 . . . Section 932.701(2)(a) defines a contraband article as “[a]ny controlled substance as defined in chapter . . . property, including cash, not included within the definition of ‘contraband article,’ as provided in s. 932.701 . . . In contrast, section 932.701(2)(a)(5) of the Act applies to "personal property, including, but not limited . . . Shuler’s case, the more specific subsection, 932.701(2)(a)(l), controls. . . .

CITY OF BRADENTON, v. JOHNSON,, 989 So. 2d 25 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2008)

. . . See §§ 932.701-707, Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

UNITED STATES v. MELO,, 259 F. App'x 248 (11th Cir. 2007)

. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . . .

F. ESLINGER, v. MARTINEZ,, 969 So. 2d 1191 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . Section 932.701(2)(a), Florida Statutes (2006), defines contraband as including: [CJurreney or other . . . This rule of law is consistent with section 932.701(2)(a), which expressly states that probable cause . . .

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, v. S. FREY,, 965 So. 2d 199 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . . §§ 932.701(2)(a)5., 932.703(1)(a), Fla. Stat. (2006). . . .

WILSON, v. STATE, 957 So. 2d 1264 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . had been the subject of forfeiture proceedings under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . s motion seeks relief from a final judgment entered following forfeiture proceedings under sections 932.701 . . .

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, v. RIFE,, 950 So. 2d 1288 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . (2)(a)9. controls over the general forfeiture provision contained in section 932.701(2)(a)5. . . . Section 932.701(2)(a) of the Florida Statutes defines the term “contraband article” as follows: 932.701 . . . Accordingly, pursuant to section 932.701(2)(a)5., Rife’s motor vehicle is subject to forfeiture. . . . While section 932.701(2)(a)9. of the Florida Statutes defines a “contraband article” to include a motor . . . Under the alleged facts of this case, section 932.701(2)(a)5. of the Florida Statutes was applicable . . .

STATE v. BRYANT,, 953 So. 2d 585 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2007)

. . . transport: (a) A controlled substance in violation of this chapter; or (b) Contraband as defined in s. 932.701 . . .

In FORFEITURE OF SEVEN THOUSAND AND DOLLARS UNITED STATES CURRENCY. v. E., 942 So. 2d 1039 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . . .” § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . . demonstrate probable cause to believe that there was a nexus between the currency and narcotics activity. § 932.701 . . .

M. COLDIRON, v. SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF S DEPARTMENT,, 936 So. 2d 42 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . forfeiting the money to the Sheriffs Department pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act §§ 932.701 . . .

In FORFEITURE OF CHEVROLET CORVETTE, IDENTIFICATION NO. TAG v. C., 932 So. 2d 623 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (the Act), sections 932.701-932.707, Florida Statutes (2004), makes . . . See § 932.701(2)(f); Beary v. Bruce, 804 So.2d 579 (Fla. 5th DCA 2002). . . . See § 932.701(2)(g); City of Coral Springs v. . . .

CITY OF HOLLYWOOD, v. MULLIGAN,, 934 So. 2d 1238 (Fla. 2006)

. . . We rephrase the question as follows: Does the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (FCFA), sections 932.701 . . . The FCFA was later renumbered to sections 932.701-.704; and, in 1992, section 932.704 was amended to . . . The Fourth District further found that under section 932.701(2)(a)(5) of the FCFA, the Legislature had . . . abetting in the commission of, any felony, whether or not comprising an element of the felony.... § 932.701 . . . See § 932.701(2)(a)(5), Fla. Stat. (2002). . . .

VELEZ, v. MIAMI- DADE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT,, 934 So. 2d 1162 (Fla. 2006)

. . . in Velez’s possession at the time of the seizure, he was a “person entitled to notice” under section 932.701 . . . forfeiture when seized, who is known to the seizing agency after a diligent search and inquiry.” § 932.701 . . . A claimant is defined in section 932.701(2)(h) as “any party who has proprietary interest in property . . . To give effect to the plain meaning of section 932.701(2)(e) and to avoid rendering part of that provision . . . The Forfeiture Act spans sections 932.701-.707, Florida Statutes (2002). . We have jurisdiction. . . .

WILSON, v. STATE, 924 So. 2d 969 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . substantially larger amount had been the subject of forfeiture proceedings under the- provisions of sections 932.701 . . .

B. C. a v. STATE, 924 So. 2d 934 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2006)

. . . Davis, in his concurring opinion, in which he explained that cigarettes are contraband under section 932.701 . . .

CLARK, v. FORFEITURE OF UNITED STATES CURRENCY AND A GMC TRUCK VIN, 912 So. 2d 1257 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . Tiffany Clark from a forfeiture action under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (“Act”), sections 932.701 . . .

STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, v. TARMAN,, 917 So. 2d 899 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . The Department seized Tarman’s vehicle, pursuant to sections 322.34(9)(a), and 932.701(2)(a)(9), Florida . . . See §§ 322.34(9)(a), 932.701(2)(a)(9), Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .

STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, v. HOLGUIN,, 909 So. 2d 956 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . . § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (2004). . . .

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY, v. FORFEITURE OF FORD F- PICKUP TRUCK,, 905 So. 2d 1022 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . likely to be employed in criminal activity” in violation of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (§§ 932.701 . . .

O. HERNANDEZ, v. KISSIMMEE POLICE DEPARTMENT,, 901 So. 2d 420 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . See § 932.701, Fla. Stat. (2001) . . . . demonstrates that the Department failed to comply with the mandatory filing requirement of section 932.701 . . . See §§ 932.701-p.707, Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .

ALVAREZ, v. CITY OF HIALEAH,, 900 So. 2d 761 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . See § 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2004). . See § 901.151, Fla. Stat. (2004). . . . .

CITY OF MELBOURNE, v. GERVAIS,, 896 So. 2d 972 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . property constituted illegal gambling devices and paraphernalia as per sections 849.15, 849.16 and 932.701 . . .

In FORFEITURE OF JEEP CHEROKEE, No. C. v. St., 898 So. 2d 223 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . the jeep based on the vehicle’s use during the commission of this felony, as authorized by" section 932.701 . . . (2)(a)(5), Florida Statutes (2002), of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (the Act), sections 932.701 . . .

CITY OF TAMPA, a v. McAFEE,, 896 So. 2d 943 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2005)

. . . See §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2003). Section 14-27 was enacted in 1997. . . . See Tampa, Fla., Code § 14-27(c)(2) (2002); §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2003). . . .

GERVAIS, v. CITY OF MELBOURNE,, 890 So. 2d 412 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . See §§ 932.701 — 932.707, Fla. Stat. (2004). The City served an Asset Seizure Notice on Ms. . . .

CHUCK v. CITY OF HOMESTEAD POLICE DEPARTMENT, 888 So. 2d 736 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . only had to demonstrate that he was a “person entitled to notice,” as the term is defined in section 932.701 . . . Stat. §§ 932.701-932.707 (Supp.1992)). . . . Munoz did not cite to section 932.701(2)(e), the statutory definition of a “person entitled to notice . . . See § 932.701(2)(h), Fla. Stat. (2003). . . . See § 932.701(2)(f), Fla. Stat. (2003). . . .

VELEZ, v. MIAMI- DADE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT,, 881 So. 2d 1190 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . preliminary hearing under section 932.703(2)(a) of the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (the Act) [§§ 932.701 . . . in Velez’ .possession at the time of the seizure, he was a person entitled to notice as defined by § 932.701 . . .

R. COX, v. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES,, 881 So. 2d 641 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . complaint seeking forfeiture of Cox’s vehicle pursuant to the “Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act,” sections 932.701 . . . influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of s. 316.193 is subject to seizure and forfeiture under ss. 932.701 . . .

CITY OF MIAMI, v. S. WELLMAN,, 875 So. 2d 635 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2004)

. . . sections 42-120 through 42-125 (1997), is preempted by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . See §§ 932.701-932.707, Fla. Stat. (2002). . . . The Act also states that forfeiture applies to acts that constitute felonies. § 932.701(2)(a)5, Fla. . . .

In VIN VIN F. BALKWILL, v. T. DeGREGORIO,, 857 So. 2d 341 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . this court’s interpretation of several provisions in the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . .

MULLIGAN, v. CITY OF HOLLYWOOD,, 871 So. 2d 249 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . .] § 932.701(2)(a)5, Fla. Stat. (2002). . . .

T. DeGREGORIO, v. F. BALKWILL,, 853 So. 2d 371 (Fla. 2003)

. . . We must determine the effect of the deadlines for filing forfeiture complaints that sections 932.701( . . . complaint for forfeiture against the two vehicles under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . Section 932.701(2)(c) defines “promptly proceed” as “to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure . . . Promptly proceed is defined in section 932.701(2)(c) as “to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure . . . section 932.704(4) to “promptly proceed” with a forfeiture action is mandatory, and that under section 932.701 . . . Second District’s decision in this case is consistent with our prior case law in respect to sections 932.701 . . . recovery of seized property subject to forfeiture under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . .

TOWN OF OAKLAND, v. D. MERCER,, 851 So. 2d 266 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . See also § 932.701(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (2001). . . . But whether the 45-day time period found in section 932.701(2)(c) (extendable to 60 days under certain . . . section 95.11(3)(n) was applicable to proceedings under section 943.44 (which was later renumbered 932.701 . . . Section 932.701(2)(h) defines “claimant,” persons who have standing to contest forfeiture of property . . . Section 932.701(2)(c) defines “promptly proceed” as “to file the complaint within 45 days after seizure . . . Mercer as an “owner” was a party entitled to notice. § 932.701(2)(c), Fla. . . .

DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY MOTOR VEHICLES, v. MEGAN- NEAVE,, 845 So. 2d 934 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2003)

. . . See § 932.701(2)(a)9., Fla. Stat. (2001). Neave filed a motion for summary judgment. . . . SHARP, W., and SAWAYA, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-932.707, Fla. Stat. . . . . influence of alcohol or drugs in violation of s. 316.193 is subject to seizure and forfeiture under ss. 932.701 . . .

ROSADO, S. A. v. W. BIELUCH,, 827 So. 2d 1115 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . See §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .

GONZALEZ, v. CITY OF HOMESTEAD,, 825 So. 2d 1050 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . . § 932.701(2)(h); Vasquez v. State, 777 So.2d 1200, 1202 (Fla. 3d DCA 2001); Munoz v. . . . See §§ 932.701(2)(a), 932.703(1), (6), 932.704(8), Fla. Stat. (2001). . . .

ALVAREZ, v. CITY OF PLANTATION,, 824 So. 2d 339 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . See §§ 932.704 and 932.701(2)(c), Fla. Stat. (1997). Our supreme court, in English v. . . .

In LINCOLN TOWN CAR, VIN VIN F. v. T., 826 So. 2d 342 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . for forfeiture against the two vehicles pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . instituting the forfeiture proceeding within forty-five days after the seizure, as required by sections 932.701 . . . “Promptly proceed” is defined in section 932.701(2)(c) as the filing of the complaint “within 45 days . . .

BUTLER, v. CITY OF MELBOURNE POLICE DEPARTMENT,, 812 So. 2d 547 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . See §§ 932.701-932.707, Fla. Stat. (1995). . . .

CLOUD, v. STATE, 810 So. 2d 573 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . represent the Florida Highway Patrol in matters relating to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . See § 932.701(2)(a)(l). . . .

In FORFEITURE OF FIFTY FIVE THOUSAND FORTY- FIVE DOLLARS IN U. S. CURRENCY. v., 809 So. 2d 105 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . See also §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (1999). . . . See §§ 932.701-.707. . . .

GONZALEZ, v. CITY OF HOLLYWOOD,, 805 So. 2d 58 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . In the present case, the City followed the statutory procedures, see §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. . . .

CITY OF CORAL SPRINGS, v. FORFEITURE OF A FORD RANGER PICKUP TRUCK VIN FL TAG, 803 So. 2d 847 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2002)

. . . 1FTCR10A624VTA62475, FL Tag # U16BDE (Ford Ranger), pursuant to the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . See §§ 932.701(2)(a)5., 932.702(4), Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . See § 932.701(2)©, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . See §§ 932.701(2)(g), 932.704, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . See §§ 932.701(2)(a)5., 932.702(4), Fla. Stat. (2000). . . .

In FORFEITURE OF A LEXUS ES VIN v. E., 798 So. 2d 8 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . department) challenges an order entered in an action under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . . Relying upon section 932.701(2)(a)(9) for the proposition that an automobile operated in violation of . . .

HAVOCO OF AMERICA, LTD. v. C. HILL,, 790 So. 2d 1018 (Fla. 2001)

. . . Const., prohibits civil forfeiture of homestead property pursuant to sections 932.701-.702, Fla. . . .

B. W. a v. STATE, 784 So. 2d 1219 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . However, by the definition contained in section 932.701(2)(a)3, Florida Statutes (1999), the cigarettes . . . Further, the definition of contraband is not limited to only those items which are described in section 932.701 . . . However, section 932.701(2)(a)3., Florida Statutes (1999), which defines contraband articles and replaces . . .

EIGHT HUNDRED, INC. v. STATE, 781 So. 2d 1187 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . nor has the state commenced a forfeiture proceeding under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, §§ 932.701 . . .

STATE v. VALDES, 788 So. 2d 300 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)5., Fla.Stat. . . .

STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES, v. JONES,, 780 So. 2d 949 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2001)

. . . . § 932.701(2)(a)l., Fla. Stat. (2000)(empha-sis added). . . . DELL and FARMER, JJ., concur. . §§ 932.701-.707, Fla. Stat. (2000). . . . .

CREPAGE, v. CITY OF LAUDERHILL,, 774 So. 2d 61 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . 1999, the city filed a forfeiture complaint and verified supporting affidavits pursuant to sections 932.701 . . .

In FORFEITURE OF FORD PICKUP, IDENTIFICATION NO. E. v., 779 So. 2d 450 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . challenges the final order declaring his 1998 Ford pickup truck forfeited as contraband under section 932.701 . . .

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, v. ZABIELINSKI,, 785 So. 2d 517 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . First, section 328.05(3)(e) provides that the forfeiture is pursuant to sections 932.701-932.704, Florida . . . Therefore, section 328.05(3)(c) must be construed in pari materia with sections 932.701-932.704. . . . a law enforcement agency, or the division, and which shall be subject to forfeiture pursuant to ss. 932.701 . . .

IN RE FORFEITURE OF FIFTY- FIVE THOUSAND, FORTY- FIVE DOLLARS IN U. S. CURRENCY. v., 753 So. 2d 735 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 2000)

. . . finding of probable cause to believe that the currency was illicitly used within the meaning of section 932.701 . . .

WHITE, v. STATE, 753 So. 2d 548 (Fla. 1999)

. . . See §§ 932.701-.704, Fla. Slat. (1993). . . . .

J. GOLON, v. JENNE,, 739 So. 2d 659 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . Sheriff of Broward County to seize Golon’s property under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 . . .

BAY COUNTY SHERIFF S OFFICE, v. TYNDALL FEDERAL CREDIT UNION TFCU D. S-, 738 So. 2d 456 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . .” § 932.701(2)(b), Fla. Stat. (Supp.1996). . . . See the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701 to 932.707, Florida Statutes (1995). . . . .

B. BEARY, v. GAY,, 732 So. 2d 478 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . See § 932.701(2)(a)5, Fla. . . .

FLORIDA v. WHITE, 526 U.S. 559 (U.S. 1999)

. . . . §932.701 et seq. (1997). . . . instrumentality in the commission of, or in aiding or abetting in the commission of, any felony.” § 932.701 . . .

In FORFEITURE OF ONE HONDA PRELUDE v., 730 So. 2d 334 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . Section 932.701(2)(c), Florida Statutes (1997) defines “promptly proceed” as filing the complaint within . . . subject to forfeiture by a seizing law enforcement agency, pursuant to applicable provisions of ss. 932.701 . . .

FRASER, v. DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES,, 727 So. 2d 1021 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . established sufficient facts to believe that the money was a “contraband article,” as defined by section 932.701 . . . We are governed by the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act, sections 932.701-.705, Florida Statutes (1997 . . .

SALAZAR, v. In FORFEITURE OF IN U. S. CURRENCY,, 728 So. 2d 276 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1999)

. . . See § 932.701(2)(e), Fla. Stat. (1997); Jaramillo v. . . .

In FORFEITURE OF FORD MUSTANG, VEHICLE ID NO. No. JVC v., 725 So. 2d 382 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . amended verified complaint for probable cause and for final order of forfeiture pursuant to sections 932.701 . . .

JARAMILLO, v. CITY OF CORAL GABLES,, 719 So. 2d 376 (Fla. Dist. Ct. App. 1998)

. . . . § 932.701(2)(h), Fla. Stat. (1997); City of Fort Lauderdale v. . . .

SEA SERVICES OF THE KEYS, INC. a d. b. a. v. STATE OF FLORIDA,, 156 F.3d 1151 (11th Cir. 1998)

. . . a hull identification number as contraband property and subjecting it to forfeiture under the Act); 932.701 . . .