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MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-212 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 2 - Seizure|Section 12-212 - Transfer to Federal Authority Prohibited; Exceptions

    A seizing authority or prosecuting authority may not directly or indirectly transfer seized property to a federal law enforcement authority or agency unless:        (1)    a criminal case related to the seizure is prosecuted in the federal court system under federal law;        (2)    the owner of the property consents to the forfeiture;        (3)    the property is cash of at least $50,000; or        (4)    the seizing authority transfers the property to a federal authority under a federal seizure warrant issued to take custody of assets originally seized under State law.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-301 - In General

    Except as provided in § 12–304(d) of this subtitle, if property is seized under § 12–202(a)(2)(iv) and (v) of this title because there is probable cause to believe that the property is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety and that the property was or will be used to violate this title, forfeiture proceedings under this subtitle shall be filed promptly.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-302 - Forfeiture of Money

    (a)    To apply for the forfeiture of money, the appropriate local financial authority or the Attorney General shall file a complaint and affidavit in the District Court or the circuit court for the county in which the money was seized.    (b)    The complaint and affidavit shall be served in accordance with the Maryland Rules of Procedure.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-303 - Proceedings Filed by Forfeiting Authority

    Except as provided in § 12-302 of this subtitle and § 4-401(9) of the Courts Article, the appropriate forfeiting authority shall file proceedings under this title in the circuit court.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-304 - Deadlines for Filing Complaint Seeking Forfeiture

    (a)    Except as provided under subsections (b), (c), and (d) of this section, a complaint seeking forfeiture shall be filed within the earlier of:        (1)    90 days after the seizure; or        (2)    1 year after the final disposition of the criminal charge for the violation giving rise to the forfeiture.    (b)    A complaint for the forfeiture of a motor vehicle shall be filed within 45 days after the motor vehicle is seized.    (c)    If the State or a political subdivision of the State does not file a timely complaint seeking forfeiture under subsection (a) or (b) of this section, the property shall be promptly released to the owner, if known.    (d)    (1)    A proceeding about money shall be filed within 90 days after the final disposition of criminal proceedings that arise out of the Controlled Dangerous Substances law.        (2)    If the State or a political subdivision does not file proceedings about money within the 90–day period, the money seized under this title shall be returned to the owner on request by the owner.        (3)    If the owner fails to ask the return of the money within 1 year after the final disposition of criminal proceedings, as provided under § 12–403 of this title, the money shall revert to:            (i)    the political subdivision in which the money was seized; or            (ii)    the State, if the money was seized by State authorities.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-305 - Contents and Distribution of Complaint

    (a)    A complaint seeking forfeiture shall contain:        (1)    a description of the property seized;        (2)    the date and place of the seizure;        (3)    the name of the owner, if known;        (4)    the name of the person in possession, if known;        (5)    the name of each lienholder, if known or reasonably subject to discovery;        (6)    an allegation that the property is subject to forfeiture;        (7)    if the forfeiting authority seeks to forfeit a lienholder’s interest in property, an allegation that the lien was created with actual knowledge that the property was being or was to be used in violation of the Controlled Dangerous Substances law;        (8)    a statement of the facts and circumstances surrounding the seizure;        (9)    a statement setting forth the specific grounds for forfeiture; and        (10)    an oath or affirmation by the forfeiting authority that the contents of the complaint are true to the best of the forfeiting authority’s knowledge, information, and belief.    (b)    Within 20 days after the filing of the complaint, copies of the summons and complaint shall be sent by certified mail requesting “restricted delivery – show to whom, date, address of delivery” and first–class mail to all known owners and lienholders whose identities are reasonably subject to discovery, including all real property owners and lienholders shown in the records required by law for notice or perfection of the lien.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-306 - Notice

    (a)    A notice shall be signed by the clerk and shall:        (1)    include the caption of the case;        (2)    describe the substance of the complaint and the relief sought;        (3)    state the latest date on which a response may be filed;        (4)    state that the property shall be forfeited if a response is not filed on time;        (5)    state that the owner of the property may have possession of the property pending forfeiture by posting a bond as provided in § 12-208 of this title; and        (6)    tell where to file a response and whom to contact for more information concerning the forfeiture.    (b)    Within 20 days after the filing of the complaint, the notice shall be:        (1)    posted by the sheriff on the door of the courthouse where the action is pending or on a bulletin board within the immediate vicinity of the door;        (2)    posted by the sheriff in a conspicuous place on the land, if forfeiture of real property is sought; and        (3)    published at least once a week in each of 3 successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county in which the action is pending, unless the property is a boat or motor vehicle.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-307 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-307 - Answer to Complaint

    The answer to a complaint shall:         (1)    comply with the Maryland Rules;        (2)    state the nature and extent of the person’s right in, title to, or interest in the property;        (3)    state how and when the person acquired a right in, title to, or interest in the property; and        (4)    contain a request for relief and a request for a prompt hearing.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-308 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-308 - Hearing on Forfeiture Claim

    (a)    If an answer has been filed on time, the court shall set a hearing on the forfeiture claim within 60 days after the later of:        (1)    posting of notice under § 12-306(b)(1) or (2) of this subtitle; or        (2)    final publication of notice under § 12-306(b)(3) of this subtitle.    (b)    Without a hearing, the court may order forfeiture of the property interest of a person who fails to timely file an answer.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-309 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-309 - Forfeiture of Interest in Real Property

    Except as provided in §§ 12-103(e) and 12-312 of this title, an owner’s interest in real property may be forfeited if the real property was used in connection with a violation of §§ 5-602 through 5-609, §§ 5-612 through 5-614, § 5-617, § 5-618, or § 5-628 of the Criminal Law Article or is convicted of an attempt or conspiracy to violate Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-310 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-310 - Forfeiture Proceedings for Real Property

    (a)    Forfeiture proceedings for real property may be brought in the jurisdiction where:        (1)    the criminal charges are pending;        (2)    the owner resides; or        (3)    the real property is located.    (b)    (1)    If forfeiture proceedings for real property are brought in a jurisdiction other than where the real property is located, a notice of pending litigation shall be filed in the jurisdiction where the property is located.        (2)    A notice of pending litigation required under this subsection shall include at least:            (i)    the name and address of the owner of the real property;            (ii)    a description of the real property; and            (iii)    a description of the reasons for the filing of the forfeiture proceedings and notice of pending litigation.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-311 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-311 - Stay of Forfeiture of Principal Family Residence

    If an owner of real property used as the principal family residence is convicted under §§ 5-602 through 5-609, §§ 5-612 through 5-614, § 5-617, § 5-618, or § 5-628 of the Criminal Law Article or is convicted of an attempt or conspiracy to violate Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article and the owner files an appeal of the conviction, the court shall stay forfeiture proceedings under § 12-103(e) or § 12-312(b) of this title against the real property during the pendency of the appeal.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-312 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-312 - Forfeiture of Ownership Interest in Property

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, property or part of a property in which a person has an ownership interest is subject to forfeiture as proceeds, if the State establishes by clear and convincing evidence that:        (1)    the person has violated §§ 5–602 through 5–609, §§ 5–612 through 5–614, § 5–617, § 5–618, or § 5–628 of the Criminal Law Article or has attempted or conspired to violate Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article;        (2)    the property was acquired by the person during the violation or within a reasonable time after the violation; and        (3)    there was no other likely source for the property.    (b)    Real property used as the principal family residence may not be forfeited under this section unless:        (1)    an owner of the real property was convicted of a crime described under subsection (a) of this section; or        (2)    the real property is covered by § 12–103(d)(2) of this title.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-313 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings|Section 12-313 - Statement Inadmissible in Related Criminal Prosecution

    Except for purposes of impeachment, a statement made by a person regarding ownership of seized property during the course of a forfeiture proceeding is not admissible in a related criminal prosecution.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 4 - Disposition|Section 12-401 - Powers of Court

    In a proceeding under this title, a court:         (1)    may grant requests for mitigation or remission of forfeiture or take other action that protects the rights of innocent persons, is consistent with this title, and is in the interest of justice;        (2)    may resolve claims arising under this title; and        (3)    may take appropriate measures to safeguard and maintain property forfeited under this title pending the disposition of the property.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 4 - Disposition|Section 12-402 - Posthearing Orders

    (a)    After a full hearing, if the court determines that the property should not be forfeited, the court shall order that the property be released.    (b)    Subject to § 12-403(b) of this subtitle, if the court determines that the property should be forfeited, the court shall order that the property be forfeited to the appropriate governing body.    (c)    If the court determines that the forfeited property is subject to a valid lien created without actual knowledge of the lienholder that the property was being or was to be used in violation of the Controlled Dangerous Substances law, the court shall order that the property be released within 5 days to the first priority lienholder.    (d)    (1)    The lienholder shall sell the property in a commercially reasonable manner.        (2)    The proceeds of the sale shall be applied as follows:            (i)    to the court costs of the forfeiture proceeding;            (ii)    to the balance due the lienholder, including all reasonable costs incident to the sale;            (iii)    to payment of all other expenses of the proceedings for forfeiture, including expenses of seizure or maintenance of custody; and            (iv)    except as provided in § 12-403(b) of this subtitle, to the General Fund of the State or of the political subdivision that seized the property.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 4 - Disposition|Section 12-403 - Disposition of Forfeited Property

    (a)    (1)    Whenever property is forfeited under this title, the governing body where the property was seized may:            (i)    keep the property for official use;            (ii)    require an appropriate unit to take custody of the property and destroy or otherwise dispose of it; or            (iii)    sell the property if:                1.    the law does not require the property to be destroyed; and                2.    the property is not harmful to the public.        (2)    The proceeds of a sale under this subsection shall first be used to pay all proper expenses of the proceedings for forfeiture and sale, including expenses of seizure, maintenance of custody, advertising, and court costs.    (b)    If the seizing authority was a State law enforcement unit:        (1)    under § 12-402(b) of this subtitle, the court shall order the property to be forfeited to the State law enforcement unit; or        (2)    under § 12-402(d)(2)(iv) of this subtitle, the proceeds of the sale shall be paid to the State law enforcement unit.    (c)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, the State law enforcement unit that receives forfeited property or proceeds from a sale of forfeited property under this section shall:        (1)    dispose of the forfeited property as provided in subsection (a) of this section; and        (2)    pay to the General Fund of the State any proceeds of the sale of the forfeited property.    (d)    Except as otherwise provided under federal law, a law enforcement unit other than a State law enforcement unit that participated with a State law enforcement unit in seizing property forfeited under this section:        (1)    shall be paid by the State law enforcement unit the share of the proceeds from the sale of the forfeited property as agreed by the law enforcement units; or        (2)    may ask the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services to determine its share.    (e)    Proceeds that a law enforcement unit other than a State law enforcement unit receives under subsection (d) of this section shall be deposited in the general fund of the political subdivision of that law enforcement unit.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 4 - Disposition|Section 12-404 - Terms of Sale of Forfeited Property

    A sale of property ordered under this title shall be made for cash and gives the purchaser clear and absolute title.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 4 - Disposition|Section 12-405 - Appropriation of Percentage of Proceeds for Drug Treatment and Education Programs

    Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Governor shall appropriate 100% of the proceeds deposited in the General Fund of the State under this subtitle to the Maryland Department of Health for the purpose of funding drug treatment and education programs.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 5 - Lienholders|Section 12-501 - Lienholder Sale of Seized Property

    (a)    Before exercising the right to sell property that has been seized under this title, a lienholder shall give to the forfeiting authority:        (1)    written notice of the intention to sell;        (2)    copies of documents giving rise to the lien;        (3)    an affidavit under oath by the lienholder:            (i)    stating that the underlying obligation is in default; and            (ii)    stating the reasons for the default.    (b)    On request of the lienholder, the forfeiting authority shall release the property to the lienholder.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 5 - Lienholders|Section 12-502 - Governing Law

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the law governing the sale of collateral securing an obligation in default governs a lienholder’s repossession and sale of property that has been seized under this title.    (b)    A lienholder may not be required to take possession of the property before the sale of the property.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 5 - Lienholders|Section 12-503 - Proceeds of Sale

    (a)    Any part of the proceeds from a sale of property that has been seized under this title that would be paid to an owner of the property under the applicable law relating to distribution of proceeds:        (1)    shall be paid to the seizing authority; and        (2)    shall be property subject to forfeiture.    (b)    If an order of forfeiture is not entered, the State shall return to the owner that part of the proceeds and any costs of the forfeiture proceedings paid from the proceeds of the sale.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 5 - Lienholders|Section 12-504 - Redemption of Interest or Repossession of Property

    (a)    If the interest of the owner in property that has been seized under this title is redeemed, the lienholder shall mail a notice of the redemption to the forfeiting authority within 10 days after the redemption.    (b)    (1)    If property that has been seized under this title has been repossessed or otherwise lawfully taken by the lienholder, the lienholder shall return the property to the seizing authority within 21 days after the redemption.        (2)    The seizing authority and the forfeiting authority may then proceed with the forfeiture of the property or the proceeds from the sale of the property.    (c)    Time limitations required under this title for notice and filing of the complaint for forfeiture run from the date of redemption or purchase of the property that has been seized under this title.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 5 - Lienholders|Section 12-505 - Effect of Title

    This title does not prohibit a lienholder from exercising rights under applicable law, including the right to sell property that has been seized under this title, if a default occurs in the obligation giving rise to the lien.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  12-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 12 - Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations|Subtitle 6 - Reporting|Section 12-601 - Definitions

    In this subtitle, “MSAC” means the Maryland Statistical Analysis Center of the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 1 - Gambling Violations|Section 13-101 - Defined Terms

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Final disposition” includes an acquittal, dismissal, nolle prosequi, finding of guilty, probation before judgment, plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, marking the charge “stet” on the docket, and an order of an appellate court ending a criminal case.    (c)    “Financial authority” means:        (1)    if the seizing authority is the State, the State Treasurer;        (2)    if the seizing authority is a unit of a county, the treasurer or director of finance of that county; or        (3)    if the seizing authority is a unit of a municipal corporation, the treasurer or director of finance of that municipal corporation.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 1 - Gambling Violations|Section 13-102 - Money Presumed to Be Contraband

    (a)    Money is prima facie contraband if a law enforcement officer in the State seizes the money in connection with an arrest for:        (1)    unlawfully playing or operating a bookmaking scheme;        (2)    unlawfully betting on a horse race, athletic event, lottery, or game; or        (3)    using an unlawful gaming table or gaming device.    (b)    (1)    For purposes of this subsection, the Police Department of Baltimore City is not a State authority.        (2)    All rights in, title to, and interest in money seized under subsection (a) of this section shall immediately vest in and to:            (i)    the county or the municipal corporation, if the money is seized by the police of the local government, including a sheriff’s department that is the local law enforcement unit; or            (ii)    the State, if the money is seized by a State authority.