I am the registered owner — what must I do to contest the forfeiture?

Request an adversarial preliminary hearing within 15 days by certified mail and serve written defenses and file the original within 30 days of first publication.

Who do I send my written defenses to and where do I file them?

Serve Shannon Hesse, Petitioner’s attorney, 1250 W. South St., Orlando, FL 32805, and file the original with the Orange County Clerk at 425 N Orange Ave, Room 350.

What happens if I ignore this notice?

A default judgment may be entered and the vehicle can be forfeited if you do not timely request a hearing or file defenses.

Court Notice — 5905 Caravan Ct., Orlando, FL (2026-CA-002271)

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Forfeiture

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The Orlando Police Department filed a civil forfeiture action for a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee (VIN 1C4PJMLX9KD421285) seized January 16, 2026. Vehicle owners, lienholders, or possessors must assert defenses or request a preliminary hearing or risk default forfeiture.

Key Takeaways

Vehicle seized January 16, 2026 at 5905 Caravan Ct., Orlando
Owners/lienholders have 15 days to request an adversarial hearing
Serve written defenses and file originals within 30 days of first publication
Failure to respond may result in default and loss of vehicle

Deadline · Response Deadline

May 31, 3006

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Published: May 8, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Apopka
Address: 5905 Caravan Ct., Orlando, FL · 5 filings
Case #: 2026-CA-002271

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If you don't respond

If you do not request a preliminary hearing within 15 days or fail to serve written defenses and file the original within 30 days of first publication, a default judgment may be entered and the vehicle forfeited.

What to do next

1
Request adversarial preliminary hearing
Send a written request by certified mail, return receipt requested, within 15 days of receiving this notice to Shannon Hesse at 1250 W. South St., Orlando, FL 32805.
2
Serve written defenses and file original
Serve your defenses on Petitioner’s attorney and file the original with the Orange County Clerk at 425 N Orange Ave, Room 350, Orlando, FL 32801 within 30 days of the first publication date.
3
Contact the Clerk for confirmation
Call the Orange County Clerk’s Civil Division to confirm filing and deadlines after service; documents list Clerk Tiffany Moore Russell at 425 N Orange Ave.

Frequently asked questions

I am the registered owner — what must I do to contest the forfeiture?: Request an adversarial preliminary hearing within 15 days by certified mail and serve written defenses and file the original within 30 days of first publication.
Who do I send my written defenses to and where do I file them?: Serve Shannon Hesse, Petitioner’s attorney, 1250 W. South St., Orlando, FL 32805, and file the original with the Orange County Clerk at 425 N Orange Ave, Room 350.
What happens if I ignore this notice?: A default judgment may be entered and the vehicle can be forfeited if you do not timely request a hearing or file defenses.

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Legal terms in this notice

forfeiture: Government action to take ownership of property tied to alleged illegal activity.
adversarial preliminary hearing: A short court hearing where parties can contest probable cause for the seizure.
disclaimer of ownership: A signed statement where a prior owner renounces any legal claim to the property.
default: A court judgment entered against a party who fails to respond or appear.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
ORANGE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 
2026-CA-002271
DIVISION 39
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
2019 JEEP GRAND
CHEROKEE LAREDO VIN
 #1C4PJMLX9KD421285
AMENDED NOTICE OF ACTION AND NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To all persons who claim an interest in a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo VIN # 1C4PJMLX9KD421285 seized on or about January 16, 2026, at or near 5905 Caravan Ct., Orlando, Orange Co., FL., said property is in the custody of the Orlando Police Dept (OPD). The only person in actual or constructive possession of the vehicle lacks standing to contest this forfeiture and the prior registered owner of the vehicle disclaimed ownership and signed a disclaimer of ownership.
Any owner, entity, bonafide lienholder, or person in possession of the property when seized has the right to request an adversarial preliminary hearing for a probable cause determination from the circuit court within 15 days after initial receipt of notice by sending a written request to the undersigned counsel by certified mail, return receipt requested.
A civil action has been filed by OPD on said property in Orange County, FL and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, to it on Shannon Hesse, Petitioner&apos;s attorney, whose address is 1250 W. South St., Orlando, FL 32805, on or before 30 days from the first date of publication and file the original with the Clerk of this Court either before service on Petitioner&apos;s attorney or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition for Final Judgment of Forfeiture.
04/22/2026
Tiffany Moore Russell,
Clerk of Courts
/s/Naline S. Bahadur
Deputy Clerk
Civil Division
425 N Orange Ave
Room 350 
Orlando, FL 32801
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2026