MOYER, C.J.
The sole issue presented by the defendant-appellant is whether a forfeiture proceeding conducted pursuant to R.C. Chapter 1531 is criminal in nature and whether the trial court must instruct the jury that a defendant is to be given a presumption of innocence.
For the reasons stated below, we hold that a forfeiture proceeding pursuant to R.C. 1531.20 is an in rem civil action.
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