3-1375. Service on owner of seized livestock;
forfeiture proceedings on failure to respond
A. If the livestock seized is branded and marked with an adopted and recorded brand
or mark, the summons shall be served upon the person who owns the brand or mark as shown
by the division's records if such person can be found in the county. The service shall
be at least one day before the day set for the hearing. A copy of the summons shall be
posted in at least three public and conspicuous places in the county at least eight days
before the day set for the hearing.
B. At the time set for hearing, the livestock officer, or other officer, shall make
return of the summons to the court. If it appears that due service of the summons has
been made, as required by this section, and no one appears to claim all or part of the
livestock so seized within the time provided, the court shall adjudge the livestock
forfeited to the state and shall order it sold as provided in this article.
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