Instructions For Notice By Publication 1. If you do not know the address or identity of the last person in possession of the property allegedly stolen or embezzled, you will need to notify that person by publication. 2. The Court Clerk will arrange to have the Notice published for you. There is a publication deposit charge of $25.00. this fee is set by law (28 O.S. §156). If the publication costs are les than $25.00 you will receive a refund of the unused portion of that amount. 3. In addition to the fee, you will be required to complete the publication form listed below. 4. After the legal notice is published, send a copy of the notice and the Affidavit of Publication for the Court Clerk and the District Attorney. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Legal Notice Notice on Hearing on an Application for the Return of Allegedly Stolen or Embezzled Property In the District Court of __________________ County State of Oklahoma CP - ________ - ________ Re: Application of _________________________________ for the Return of Allegedly Stolen or Embezzled Property You are hereby notified that an application has been filed in the District Court in and for County, State of Oklahoma, Cause Number , styled Application of , for the Return of Allegedly Stolen or Embezzled Property and that you must appear at a hearing to be held the day of , 20 o’clock at , at or the allegations of said application will be taken as true and correct and applicant will be awarded, as owner, the following described property, to-wit: _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Witness my Hand and Official Seal, this ______ day of __________________, 20_____. ___________________________________ Court Clerk (Seal) By: ___________________________________ AOC Form 44c Revised 8/05 American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com