As amended through April 1, 2024
Rule 5030 - Proceedings To Forfeit Property(a) All applications to forfeit property filed pursuant to 42 Pa.C.S. Sec. 6801 shall be filed in the Clerk of Courts.(1) Applications requesting forfeiture of property shall conform to the requirements of 42 Pa.C.S. Sec. 6802.(2) Applications requesting forfeiture of property shall have in the caption a cross reference to the related criminal case, if any, including the criminal defendant's name and case number.(3) The applications shall specifically describe the property to be forfeited, and, in the case of real property, shall describe the property sufficiently to locate the property on the ground.(b) An application to forfeit property shall be assigned to the judge assigned to the related criminal case, and if no judge is yet assigned, then to the Administrative Judge of the Criminal Division.(c) When the matter is at issue as provided in 42 Pa.C.S. Sec. 6802, any party may file a written request for a trial by judge or jury, indicating the name of the assigned judge on the written request and shall serve a copy on the opposing party and the District Court Administrator.(d) Arbitration as provided in York R.C.P. 1301 et seq. shall not be applicable to matters involving forfeiture of property.Amended effective through 8/1/2023.