Alabama § 35-21-4
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 35-21-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 35-21-4.
(a) When the commission determines, after receiving a complaint and conducting an investigation, that a real property or real estate conveyance occurred as a result of a criminal act or fraud, any proceeds derived from the fraudulent conveyance may be forfeited and deposited into the Alabama Title Fraud Recovery Fund established under Section 8-6-61. No person or individual may profit by retaining proceeds from such a conveyance. Bank, credit union, title insurer, or state or local government fees, premiums, or principal and interest payments to a lender may not be included in forfeiture. Any forfeiture penalty under this section must be commenced not later than four years after the date the transfer is recorded in the public record.
(b) This chapter does not limit the right to bring civil or equitable actions that may lawfully arise under existing Alabama laws.
(c) The commission shall have the authority to administratively determine land fraud and fraudulent conveyance under this chapter. Nothing in this chapter shall limit the jurisdiction of the circuit court to hear de novo appeals or to grant equitable relief consistent with a final administrative order of the commission.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 35-21-4
What does Code of Alabama § 35-21-4 cover?
Section 35-21-4 is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 35-21-4?
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