§ 5-19a-15

(a) No pledged or purchased goods may be confiscated if the property pledged to, or purchased by, a pawnbroker may be put on a seven-day hold by the authorized law enforcement authorities, but the pledged or purchased property may not be placed on hold unless:(1) A police report is made in a timely manner.(2) A warrant is sworn out for the person who pledged or sold the goods to the pawnbroker or for alias if the person is unknown.(3) A warrant or writ is issued for the merchandise to be confiscated along with a request for restitution, pursuant to law.(b) This section shall not affect the right of any person who has an ownership interest or prior lien in the pledged or purchased goods.