Distribution of Escrowed Money to Responsible Parties Not Convicted of Felonies

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Sec. 7. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), if:

(1) a responsible party is found to be not guilty or has had the case against the responsible party dismissed; and

(2) if all periods for appeal by the state have expired;

the division shall distribute all money remaining in the escrow account to the responsible party.

(b) If a responsible party is found to lack the competency necessary to stand trial, the division shall distribute all money remaining in the escrow account to the responsible party if:

(1) the responsible party does not become competent to stand trial within five (5) years after the money is first placed in the escrow account; and

(2) a civil action arising from the felony of which the responsible party is accused is not pending.

As added by P.L.47-1993, SEC.3.


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