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MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 1 - Gambling Violations|Section 13-103 - Contraband to Be Photographed and Recorded

    (a)    The seizing authority that seizes money that is contraband shall immediately:        (1)    photograph the money and record the quantity of each denomination of coin or currency seized; and        (2)    deposit the money to the account of the financial authority.    (b)    A photograph taken under subsection (a) of this section may be substituted for money as evidence in a criminal or forfeiture proceeding.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 1 - Gambling Violations|Section 13-104 - Seized Money to Be Deposited or Invested

    Pending final disposition, the financial authority shall account for and deposit seized money in an interest–bearing bank account or invest the seized money in accordance with Title 17 of the Local Government Article.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 1 - Gambling Violations|Section 13-105 - Complaint for Forfeiture

    (a)    (1)    Each application for the forfeiture of contraband shall be by complaint and shall be filed in the District Court or circuit court of the county in which the contraband was seized.        (2)    The complaint shall be served in accordance with Maryland Rule 2-121 or 3-121(a), or if service of process is unable to be made and the summons is returned non est, substitute service may be made in accordance with Maryland Rule 2-122 or 3-121(b) or (c).    (b)    (1)    If a conviction, including a plea of guilty or plea of nolo contendere, is entered against a person arrested in connection with the seizure of the money, the financial authority shall apply to the District Court or circuit court for an order forfeiting the money to the jurisdiction that the financial authority serves.        (2)    The financial authority shall apply for the order within 90 days after entry of the conviction or plea, unless the case is appealed.    (c)    Before ordering a forfeiture of the money, the court must be satisfied that no undetermined proceeding to recover the money is pending in court against the financial authority.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 1 - Gambling Violations|Section 13-106 - Complaint for Return of Money

    (a)    Seized money may be returned only as provided in this section.    (b)    Subject to subsection (c) of this section, on a final disposition a claimant may ask the appropriate court for a determination that the money is the property of the claimant and an order that the money be returned.    (c)    A claimant under subsection (b) of this section must:        (1)    apply within 1 year after the judgment or order was entered or the final disposition was taken; and        (2)    give written notice to the financial authority at least 10 days before filing the complaint.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 1 - Gambling Violations|Section 13-107 - Prima Facie Evidence -- Contraband

    (a)    In a proceeding on a complaint for a return of money, an acquittal, dismissal, or nolle prosequi with respect to the gambling charges or indictments involved in the seizure of the money is prima facie evidence that the money is not contraband.    (b)    A conviction, plea of guilty or of nolo contendere, or probation under § 6-220 of this article is prima facie evidence that the money is contraband.    (c)    Marking a charge “stet” on the docket does not create any presumption as to whether money is contraband.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 1 - Gambling Violations|Section 13-108 - Grounds for Forfeiture

    (a)    Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a complaint is not timely and properly filed or if the action is finally decided against the claimant, the seized money not disposed of shall be forfeited to the custodian without further judicial action.    (b)    For the seized money to be forfeited, timely notice must be given by certified mail or other appropriate means to any known claimants, at their last known addresses, of the requirements of this section for making claim for the return of seized money.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 1 - Gambling Violations|Section 13-109 - Effect of Subtitle

    This subtitle does not prohibit the trial judge, after an acquittal or dismissal, from ordering the immediate return of all property seized.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 2 - Violations of Gun Laws|Section 13-201 - Property Subject to Seizure and Forfeiture

    The following property is subject to seizure and forfeiture:         (1)    a handgun worn, carried, or transported in violation of § 4-203 or § 4-204 of the Criminal Law Article or sold, rented, transferred, or possessed in violation of § 5-103, § 5-104, § 5-118, § 5-119, § 5-120, § 5-121, § 5-122, § 5-123, § 5-124, § 5-125, § 5-126, § 5-127, § 5-128, § 5-129, § 5-133(a), (b), and (d), § 5-134, or § 5-136 of the Public Safety Article; and        (2)    ammunition, handgun parts, or handgun appurtenances that are:            (i)    worn, carried, or transported in violation of § 4-203 or § 4-204 of the Criminal Law Article; or            (ii)    found in the immediate vicinity of a handgun worn, carried, or transported in violation of § 4-203 or § 4-204 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 2 - Violations of Gun Laws|Section 13-202 - Seizure of Property

    (a)    An authorized law enforcement officer may seize property listed under § 13-201 of this subtitle as an incident to an arrest or search and seizure.    (b)    An officer who seizes property under this section shall place the property under seal or remove the property to a location designated by the Department of State Police or by the law enforcement unit having jurisdiction in the locality.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 2 - Violations of Gun Laws|Section 13-203 - Procedures After Seizure

    (a)    (1)    By an appropriate inquiry and investigation, the seizing authority shall attempt to identify and locate the owner of a handgun that is seized.        (2)    If the owner is a resident of the State, the seizing authority may return the handgun to the owner.        (3)    If the owner of the handgun is not a resident of the State, the seizing authority shall send the handgun for disposition to the appropriate law enforcement unit where the owner is a resident if the handgun:            (i)    is not needed for investigation or evidence; or            (ii)    is not disposed of under subsection (b) of this section.    (b)    (1)    If the seizing authority under subsection (a) of this section does not return the handgun to its owner, the seizing authority shall promptly notify the owner that the owner may apply within 30 days to the seizing authority for a review to determine whether the owner knew or should have known that the handgun was worn, carried, transported, or used in violation of § 4-203 or § 4-204 of the Criminal Law Article, and whether the owner is qualified to possess the handgun.        (2)    Qualification for possession of a handgun is the same as for sale or transfer of a handgun under §§ 5-103, 5-104, 5-118, 5-119, 5-120, 5-121, 5-122, 5-123, 5-124, 5-125, 5-126, and 5-127 of the Public Safety Article.    (c)    A person who knowingly gives false information or makes a material misstatement in an application for review or an investigation relating to an application is subject to the penalties under § 5-139 of the Public Safety Article.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 2 - Violations of Gun Laws|Section 13-204 - Determining Owner's Knowledge of Handgun Violation

    (a)    (1)    On timely receipt of an application, the seizing authority shall hold an informal review to determine whether the owner knew or should have known of the use or intended use of a handgun that is seized in violation of § 4-203 or § 4-204 of the Criminal Law Article.        (2)    The review is not subject to the Administrative Procedure Act.    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the handgun that is seized shall be released to the owner if the seizing authority decides in favor of the owner and the owner is qualified to possess the handgun.        (2)    If the handgun is needed as evidence in a criminal case or investigation, the handgun shall be promptly returned when the case or investigation ends.    (c)    (1)    After review, if the seizing authority determines that the handgun should be forfeited to the State, the owner shall be notified at the owner’s last known address.        (2)    Within 30 days after notification, the owner may ask the appropriate District Court for release of the handgun.        (3)    The State’s Attorney shall represent the State in the action.        (4)    The District Court shall hear the matter and grant proper relief in accordance with this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 2 - Violations of Gun Laws|Section 13-205 - Seized Handguns in Criminal Cases

    (a)    (1)    In a proceeding in a criminal cause involving a seized handgun, a court may order forfeiture or release of the seized handgun in accordance with this subsection.        (2)    A person who has made a written claim of ownership of a handgun to the seizing authority or the State’s Attorney shall be notified of the proceeding and of the claimant’s right to present the claim at the proceeding.        (3)    A claimant who has completed the review procedure provided for by this subtitle is not entitled to a second review under this subsection.    (b)    If a timely application for a review or a complaint to the court under § 13-204 of this subtitle does not occur, and an order for release under subsection (a) of this section is not issued, the handgun shall be:        (1)    forfeited to the State without further proceedings; and        (2)    destroyed by the seizing authority or disposed of in accordance with § 13-206 of this subtitle.    (c)    If an owner of a seized handgun is not identified and located, the handgun is forfeited to the State without further proceedings.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 2 - Violations of Gun Laws|Section 13-206 - Disposition of Forfeited Property

    (a)    Whenever property is forfeited under this subtitle, the law enforcement unit that sought forfeiture of the property may only:        (1)    order the property retained for the official use of the law enforcement unit;        (2)    destroy the forfeited property; or        (3)    sell, exchange, or transfer the forfeited property to another law enforcement unit for official use by that unit.    (b)    Within 30 days after disposing of forfeited property, a law enforcement unit shall send to the Secretary of State Police:        (1)    a description of the property forfeited;        (2)    the type of disposition made; and        (3)    the identity of the person to whom the property was transferred for disposal, retention, or official use.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 3 - Violations of Explosives Laws|Section 13-301 - Forfeiture for Violation of Explosives Laws

    (a)    This section does not apply to a vehicle unless the owner authorized or allowed the vehicle to be used or employed in concealing, conveying, or transporting explosives during the course of a violation of Title 11, Subtitle 1 of the Public Safety Article.    (b)    In addition to any other penalty provided for a violation of Title 11, Subtitle 1 of the Public Safety Article, if a person on whom a penalty is imposed under § 11-116 of the Public Safety Article uses or employs a motor vehicle, other vehicle, vessel, or aircraft in concealing, conveying, or transporting explosives during the course of a violation of Title 11, Subtitle 1 of the Public Safety Article, the court on conviction of the person shall order the motor vehicle, other vehicle, vessel, or aircraft to be forfeited to the State or a county, based on which jurisdiction initiated the investigation.    (c)    If a court orders forfeiture under subsection (b) of this section, the interest transferred to the State or county is subordinate to the holder of a perfected security interest in the motor vehicle, other vehicle, vessel, or aircraft.    (d)    (1)    After discharging any perfected security interest in a forfeited motor vehicle, other vehicle, vessel, or aircraft, the Secretary of State Police or the local governing body of a county may:            (i)    use the forfeited motor vehicle, other vehicle, vessel, or aircraft for public purposes; or            (ii)    sell, exchange, or convey the forfeited motor vehicle, other vehicle, vessel, or aircraft.        (2)    Any money received from the sale, exchange, or conveyance shall be deposited in the General Fund of the State or county.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 4 - Violations of the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 13-401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Forfeiting authority” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.    (c)    “Governing body” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.    (d)    “Lienholder” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.    (e)    “Mortgage Fraud law” means the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act, Title 7, Subtitle 4 of the Real Property Article.    (f)    “Owner” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.    (g)    “Proceeds” includes property derived directly or indirectly in connection with or as a result of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.    (h)    (1)    “Property” includes:            (i)    real property and anything growing on or attached to real property;            (ii)    personal property; and            (iii)    money.        (2)    “Property” does not include a lessor’s interest in property subject to a bona fide lease, unless the forfeiting authority can show that:            (i)    the lessor participated in a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; or            (ii)    the property was the proceeds of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.    (i)    “Seizing authority” has the meaning stated in § 12–101 of this article.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 4 - Violations of the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 13-402 - Property Subject to Forfeiture

    The following property is subject to forfeiture:        (1)    property used or intended for use in the course of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law;        (2)    property derived from or realized through a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; and        (3)    proceeds of property described in item (1) or (2) of this section.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 4 - Violations of the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 13-403 - Property Subject to Forfeiture -- Exceptions

    (a)    Property or an interest in property may not be forfeited if the owner establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation of the Mortgage Fraud law was committed without the owner’s actual knowledge.    (b)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, property used as the principal family residence may not be forfeited under this subtitle unless one of the owners of the property was convicted of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.        (2)    Without a conviction, a court may order a forfeiture of property used as the principal family residence if the owner of the family residence:            (i)    fails to appear for a required court appearance; and            (ii)    fails to surrender to the jurisdiction of the court within 180 days after the required court appearance.    (c)    Property used as the principal family residence by a husband and wife and held by the husband and wife as tenants by the entirety may not be forfeited unless:        (1)    the property was used in connection with:            (i)    a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; or            (ii)    an attempt or conspiracy to violate the Mortgage Fraud law; and        (2)    both the husband and wife are convicted of:            (i)    a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; or            (ii)    an attempt or conspiracy to violate the Mortgage Fraud law.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 4 - Violations of the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 13-404 - Seizure of Property

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, property subject to forfeiture under this subtitle may be seized in accordance with the procedures set forth in §§ 12–202, 12–203, and 12–208 through 12–211 of this article.    (b)    The probable cause required under § 12–202(a)(2)(v) of this article is probable cause to believe that the property has been used or is intended to be used in violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-405 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 4 - Violations of the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 13-405 - Forfeiture of Property

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, forfeiture of property under this subtitle shall be conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth in §§ 12–301 through 12–308 of this article.    (b)    The allegation required under § 12–305(a)(7) of this article refers to the Mortgage Fraud law rather than the Controlled Dangerous Substances law.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-406 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 4 - Violations of the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 13-406 - Property Used in Violation of Mortgage Fraud Law

    (a)    Except as provided in subsections (e) and (f) of this section and § 12–403(c) of this article, an owner’s interest in real property may be forfeited if the real property was used in connection with a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.    (b)    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.    (c)    (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 real 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.    (d)    If an owner of real property used as the principal family residence is convicted under the Mortgage Fraud law and the owner files an appeal of the conviction, the court shall stay forfeiture proceedings under § 12–403(c) of this article or subsection (f) of this section against the real property during the pendency of the appeal.    (e)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, there is a rebuttable presumption that 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:            (i)    the person has violated the Mortgage Fraud law;            (ii)    the property was acquired by the person during the violation or within a reasonable time after the violation; and            (iii)    there was no other likely source for the property.        (2)    A claimant of the property has the burden of proof to rebut the presumption established under paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (f)    Real property used as the principal family residence may not be forfeited under subsection (e) of this section unless:        (1)    an owner of the real property was convicted under subsection (e)(1) of this section; or        (2)    the real property is covered by § 13–403(b)(2) of this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-407 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 4 - Violations of the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 13-407 - Disposition of Property

    (a)    Except as provided in this section, disposition of property after forfeiture under this subtitle shall be subject to §§ 12–401, 12–402, and 12–404 of this article.    (b)    The court determination under § 12–402(c) of this article shall include that the property was being used or was to be used in violation of the Mortgage Fraud law rather than the Controlled Dangerous Substances law.    (c)    (1)    (i)    In this subsection the following words have the meanings indicated.            (ii)    “Identifiable losses” include:                1.    expenses necessary to:                A.    discover the extent of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law;                B.    repair damages resulting from a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law, including repairing credit ratings and correcting errors in consumer reports; and                C.    prevent further damages resulting from a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; and                2.    lost wages resulting from time away from work in order to rectify any fraud caused by a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.            (iii)    “Victim” includes a business that loses any thing of value as a result of a violation of the Mortgage Fraud law.        (2)    Disposition of forfeited property under this subtitle shall follow the procedures in this subsection.        (3)    Whenever property is forfeited under this subtitle, the governing body where the property was seized shall sell the property at public auction.        (4)    The proceeds of a sale under this subsection shall be distributed as follows:            (i)    first, to pay all proper expenses of the proceedings for forfeiture and sale, including expenses of seizure, maintenance of custody, advertising, and court costs;            (ii)    second, for restitution as ordered by the court to victims to pay for identifiable losses resulting from the violation of the Mortgage Fraud law; and            (iii)    finally, to the General Fund of the State.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-408 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 4 - Violations of the Maryland Mortgage Fraud Protection Act|Section 13-408 - Rights and Obligations

    Lienholders of property seized under this subtitle shall have the rights and obligations set forth in Title 12, Subtitle 5 of this article.