Florida legal term
Bona fide lienholder in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Bona fide lienholder” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Bona fide lienholder” mean in Florida criminal law?
“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” (Fla. Stat. § 932.701)
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