§35-12-83. Filing and handling of claims.

(a) A person, excluding another state, claiming property paid or delivered to the Treasurer may file a claim on a form prescribed by the Treasurer and verified by the claimant.

(b) Within 120 days after a claim is filed, the Treasurer shall allow or deny the claim and give written notice of the decision to the claimant. If the claim is denied, the Treasurer shall inform the claimant of the reasons for the denial and specify what additional evidence is required before the claim will be allowed. The claimant may then file a new claim with the Treasurer or maintain an action under Section 35-12-85.

(c) Within 30 days after a claim is allowed, the property or the net proceeds of a sale of the property must be delivered or paid by the Treasurer to the claimant. When property is paid or delivered to the Treasurer under this article, the owner is not entitled to receive interest, thereafter; however, the owner is entitled to receive dividends and other increments accruing thereafter.

(d) The Treasurer is not civilly or criminally liable for any property or funds distributed pursuant to this article, provided such distribution is made in good faith.

(Act 2004-440, p. 755, §1.)