How long do I have to request a hearing to contest the forfeiture?

You must request an adversarial preliminary hearing within 15 days after you initially receive notice, by certified mail to petitioner's counsel.

Where do I send my written defenses for the forfeiture case?

Serve a copy of your written defenses on Shannon Hesse, 1250 W. South St., Orlando, FL 32805, and file the original with the Clerk of Court.

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

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Orlando Police Department filed a civil forfeiture seeking ownership of a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee (VIN 1C4PJMLX9KD421285) seized January 16, 2026; interested parties have limited time to contest or risk default judgment and loss of interest.

Key Takeaways

Vehicle seized January 16, 2026 at 5905 Caravan Ct.
Request adversarial hearing within 15 days of receiving notice
Serve written defenses within 30 days of first publication
Failure to respond may lead to default forfeiture judgment

Published: May 15, 2026 · 4 days ago
Category: Other
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 an adversarial preliminary hearing within 15 days and do not serve written defenses within 30 days of first publication, a default judgment may be entered and the vehicle forfeited to the petitioner.

What to do next

1
Request adversarial preliminary hearing
Send a written request by certified mail, return receipt requested, to Shannon Hesse within 15 days of receiving this notice.
2
Serve written defenses
Serve a copy of your defenses on Shannon Hesse at 1250 W. South St., Orlando, FL 32805 and file the original with the Clerk within 30 days from first publication.
3
Contact the Clerk of Court
File documents with the Clerk at 425 N Orange Ave, Room 350, Orlando, FL 32801 before or immediately after serving counsel.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to request a hearing to contest the forfeiture?: You must request an adversarial preliminary hearing within 15 days after you initially receive notice, by certified mail to petitioner's counsel.
Where do I send my written defenses for the forfeiture case?: Serve a copy of your written defenses on Shannon Hesse, 1250 W. South St., Orlando, FL 32805, and file the original with the Clerk of Court.
What happens if I do not respond to this Notice of Forfeiture?: If you fail to respond within 30 days of first publication, a default judgment may be entered and the vehicle forfeited.

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Legal terms in this notice

forfeiture: Government seizure of property suspected in criminal activity or related proceedings.
adversarial preliminary hearing: A court hearing to determine probable cause for the forfeiture before final action.
default: A court decision entered against a party who fails to respond or appear.
disclaimer of ownership: A signed statement where a prior owner denies legal interest in the property.

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