Escheat of real property — Vesting title in county

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  1. (a) A writ shall be issued to the sheriff of the proper county commanding the sheriff to seize the real estate vested in the county.

  2. (b) Upon the return of the writ of seizure, the prosecuting attorney for the district shall:

    1. (1) Cause the record and process to be exemplified under the seal of the court;

    2. (2) Deposit the record and process in the office of the county treasurer; and

    3. (3) Cause a transcript of the judgment to be recorded in the office of the recorder of the county in which the lands lie.

  3. (c) The judgment shall preclude all parties and privies thereto, their heirs and assigns, so long as the judgment shall remain in force.


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