18 CAR § 21-402 – Burden of proof

(a)
1. (1) The Auditor of State is the custodian for unclaimed property delivered to the state and is responsible for the safekeeping of that property.
2. (2) Any person making a claim for any property held by the Auditor of State shall bear the burden of proof in establishing that person:
  1. (A) Is the lawful owner of the property; or
  2. (B) Has an interest in the property.
(b) The Auditor of State will release the property to a claimant after the person establishes his or her ownership of the property or an interest as determined by the Auditor of State, and in accordance with applicable laws and rules.
(c) A claim will be considered complete when:
1. (1) A claimant has provided all the information and documentation requested by the Auditor of State as necessary to establish legal ownership; and
2. (2) That information or documentation is entered into the unclaimed property system.
(d) Unless extended for reasonable cause, the administrator shall issue a decision no later than ninety (90) days after a claim is complete.