How do I request the adversarial preliminary hearing?

Send a written request by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the undersigned counsel within 15 days of receiving this notice.

What is the deadline to act on this notice?

You must submit the written request within 15 days after initial receipt of this notice.

Who should I contact for more information?

Contact Shannon Gridley Hesse, Police Legal Advisor, Orlando Police Department at (407) 246-2464 or shannon.hesse@orlando.gov.

Court Notice — 1203 38th St., Orlando, FL (2026-CA-003867)

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Forfeiture

Affects:Property BuyersDefendantsGovernment Agencies

The City of Orlando Police Department seized $4,010 in cash on February 24, 2026; a forfeiture petition has been or will be filed. Anyone with an ownership or lien interest has 15 days after receiving this notice to request an adversarial preliminary hearing.

Key Takeaways

$4,010 cash seized on 2/24/2026 at 1203 38th St., Orlando
Forfeiture petition filed in Circuit Court (Case No. 2026-CA-003867)
15 days from receipt to request a preliminary adversarial hearing
Request must be written and sent by certified mail to police counsel

Published: May 15, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Court Notice
City: Apopka

Address

1203 38th St., Orlando, FL · 2 filings

Case #

2026-CA-003867

Research context

2 filings at this address 36 court notice notices in Apopka (last 12 months)

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If you don't respond

If no written request for an adversarial preliminary hearing is received within 15 days of notice, the owner or lienholder may lose the right to that probable-cause hearing and the forfeiture process will proceed.

What to do next

1
Confirm receipt date
Determine the date you first received this notice to calculate the 15-day deadline for requesting a hearing.
2
Send written hearing request
Mail a written request by certified mail, return receipt requested, to Shannon Gridley Hesse, Orlando Police Department, 1250 W. South Street, Orlando, FL 32805 within 15 days of receipt.
3
Consult an attorney
Contact a criminal or civil forfeiture attorney immediately to help prepare the request and represent you at the adversarial preliminary hearing.

Frequently asked questions

Who can request a hearing about the seized $4,010?: Any owner, entity, bonafide lienholder, or person in possession of the property when seized can request the hearing.
How do I request the adversarial preliminary hearing?: Send a written request by certified mail, return receipt requested, to the undersigned counsel within 15 days of receiving this notice.
What is the deadline to act on this notice?: You must submit the written request within 15 days after initial receipt of this notice.
Who should I contact for more information?: Contact Shannon Gridley Hesse, Police Legal Advisor, Orlando Police Department at (407) 246-2464 or shannon.hesse@orlando.gov.

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Legal terms in this notice

forfeiture petition: A court filing asking the government to permanently take property believed tied to illegal activity.
adversarial preliminary hearing: A short court hearing where the owner can challenge probable cause for the seizure.
bonafide lienholder: A creditor with a valid recorded claim or mortgage on the seized property.

Full Notice Text

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT
OF THE NINTH JUDICIAL
CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
ORANGE COUNTY,
FLORIDA
CASE NO. 
2026-CA-003867
DIVISION 40
IN RE: FORFEITURE OF
$4,010.00 U.S.
CURRENCY
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE
To Darren Jones, and all persons who claim an interest in a $4,010.00 U.S. CURRENCY seized on or about 2/24/2026 at or about 1203 38th St., Orlando, FL, Orange Co., FL. Said property is in the custody of the City of Orlando Police Dept. 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 undersigned counsel by certified mail, return receipt requested. A petition for forfeiture has been or will be filed in the above-styled court.
/s/ Shannon Hesse
Shannon Gridley Hesse
Police Legal Advisor
Orlando Police Department
1250 W. South Street
Orlando, Florida 32805
(407) 246-2464
Fla. Bar No. 528633
shannon.hesse@orlando.gov
May 8, 15, 2026