Any person claiming an interest in a Vehicle seized pursuant to Section 8.39.020 must, at any time within ten (10) days from the date of the notice of seizure, file with the Superior Court of the State of California, County of San Bernardino, San Bernardino District, a claim, verified in accordance with Section 446 of the Code of Civil Procedure, stating his or her interest in the Vehicle. An endorsed copy of the claim shall be served by the claimant on the City Attorney within ten (10) days of the filing of the claim.
A. If a verified claim is filed, the forfeiture proceeding shall be set for hearing on a day not less than thirty (30) days therefrom.
B. The hearing shall be before the court or by jury.
C. The provisions of the Code of Civil Procedure shall apply to proceedings under this Chapter unless otherwise inconsistent with the provisions or procedures set forth in this Chapter. However, in proceedings under this Chapter, there shall be no joinder of actions, coordination of actions, except for forfeiture proceedings, or cross-complaints, and the issues shall be limited strictly to the questions related to this Chapter.