Notice of forfeiture proceedings for seized property in Bay County.
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Panama City
- Case #
- 26000152CA
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Prepare Your Defense
Draft your written defenses regarding the forfeiture of the property.
- 2
Contact the Attorney
Reach out to R. Waylon Thompson at 850-785-5555 for guidance.
- 3
File Your Response
File your defenses with the Clerk of the Court before April 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is a forfeiture proceeding?
- A forfeiture proceeding is a legal process where property is seized due to alleged illegal activity.
- How do I contest a forfeiture?
- You must serve your written defenses to the attorney for the Bay County Sheriff's Office.
- What is the deadline to respond?
- You must respond by April 21, 2026, to avoid a default judgment.
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Full Notice Text
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE FOURTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR BAY COUNTY FLORIDA IN RE FORFEITURE OF: FOURTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED Case # DOLLARS ($14,900.00) IN U.S. CURRENCY; 2007 STERLING BOX TRUCK, VIN NUMBER 2FZACFCSX7AY49890; JHI CHARDON WILLIAMS, Owner/Claimant. Case # 26000152CA NOTICE OF FORFEITURE PROCEEDINGS TO ALL OTHER PERSONS OR ENTITIES HAVING OR CLAIMING TO HAVE ANY RIGHT, TITLE OR INTEREST IN THE ABOVE DESCRIBED PROPERTY which was seized on or about January 26, 2026, in Bay County, Florida by the Bay County Sheriff's Office, who presently has custody of it. YOU ARE NOTIFIED that an action for forfeiture has been filed against the above-described property and you are required to serve a copy of your written defenses, if any, on R. Waylon Thompson, Attorney for the Bay County Sheriff's Office, whose address is, P.O. Box 1699, Panama City, Florida, 32402, on or before Sunday, April 21, 2026, file with the Clerk of this Court either before service on the attorney for the Bay County Sheriff's Office or immediately thereafter; otherwise a default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint. /s/ R. Waylon Thompson R.Waylon Thompson, Esq. General Counsel, BCSO FBN 0769381 Lauren K. Sparks, Esq. Deputy General Counsel, BCSO FBN 1003160 P.O. Box 1699 Panama City, Florida 32402 850-785-5555 waylon.thompson@bayso.org lauren.sparks@bayso.org April 1,8 2026 LSAR0483982