With respect to a vehicle for which forfeiture is sought and as to which forfeiture is contested, the city shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the evidence that the vehicle was used for acquiring or attempting to acquire a controlled substance, illegal dumping, pandering, pimping or prostitution, as those crimes are defined in this chapter. Trial shall be before the court or jury. The presiding judge of the Superior Court shall assign actions brought pursuant to this chapter for trial.
(Ord. 1218, passed 11-19-03)