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MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-502 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-502 - Subject to Forfeiture

    The following are subject to forfeiture:         (1)    except as provided in § 13–503 of this subtitle, a motor vehicle used in connection with a violation of and conviction under § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article;        (2)    money used in connection with a violation of and conviction under the human trafficking law, found in close proximity to or at the scene of the arrest for a violation of the human trafficking law; and        (3)    except as provided in § 13–503 of this subtitle, real property used in connection with a violation of and conviction under § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-503 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-503 - Forfeiture for Violations Without Knowledge of Owner Not Permitted

    (a)    Property or an interest in property described in § 13–502(1) or (3) of this subtitle may not be forfeited if the owner establishes by a preponderance of the evidence that the violation of the human trafficking law was committed without the owner’s actual knowledge.    (b)    (1)    A motor vehicle for hire in the transaction of business as a common carrier or a motor vehicle for hire may not be seized or forfeited under this subtitle unless it appears that the owner or other person in charge of the motor vehicle was a consenting party or privy to a violation of the human trafficking law.        (2)    A motor vehicle may not be forfeited under this subtitle for an act or omission that the owner shows was committed or omitted by a person other than the owner while the person other than the owner possessed the motor vehicle in criminal violation of federal law or the law of any state.    (c)    Subject to subsection (d) of this section, real property used as the principal family residence may not be forfeited under this subtitle unless one of the owners of the real property was convicted of a violation of § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article or of an attempt or conspiracy to violate § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article.    (d)    Real 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 a violation of § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article or with an attempt or a conspiracy to violate § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article; and        (2)    both the husband and wife are convicted of a violation of § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article or of an attempt or conspiracy to violate § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-504 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-504 - Seizure of Personal Property

    Personal property subject to forfeiture under this subtitle may be seized:        (1)    on a warrant issued by a court that has jurisdiction over the property; and        (2)    without a warrant when:            (i)    the seizure is incident to an arrest or a search under a search warrant;            (ii)    the seizure is incident to an inspection under an administrative inspection warrant;            (iii)    the property subject to seizure has been the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the State in a criminal injunction or forfeiture proceeding under this subtitle; or            (iv)    there is probable cause to believe that the property is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-505 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-505 - Seizure of Money

    (a)    A seizing authority that seizes money under this subtitle immediately shall:        (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 appropriate local 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. §  13-506 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-506 - Effect of Seizure

    (a)    Property seized under this subtitle:        (1)    is not repleviable; but        (2)    is in the custody of the seizing authority, subject only to the orders, judgments, and decrees of the court or the official having jurisdiction over the property.    (b)    A seizing authority may place seized property under seal and remove the property to a place designated by the court.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-507 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-507 - Seizure and Forfeiture of Motor Vehicle

    (a)    A seizing authority may seize a motor vehicle used in violation of § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article and recommend forfeiture to the forfeiting authority if the total circumstances of the case as listed in subsection (b) of this section dictate that seizure and forfeiture are justified.    (b)    Circumstances to be considered in deciding whether seizure and forfeiture are justified include:        (1)    evidence that the motor vehicle was acquired by use of proceeds from a transaction involving a violation of § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article;        (2)    the circumstances of the arrest; and        (3)    the way in which the motor vehicle was used.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-508 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-508 - Recommendation of Forfeiture

    (a)    The chief law enforcement officer of the seizing authority that seizes a motor vehicle used in violation of § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article may recommend to the appropriate forfeiting authority in writing that the motor vehicle be forfeited only if the officer:        (1)    determines from the records of the Motor Vehicle Administration the names and addresses of all registered owners and secured parties as defined in the Code;        (2)    personally reviews the facts and circumstances of the seizure; and        (3)    personally determines, according to the standards listed in § 13–507 of this subtitle, and represents in writing that forfeiture is warranted.    (b)    A sworn affidavit by the chief law enforcement officer that the officer followed the requirements of subsection (a) of this section is admissible in evidence in a proceeding under this subtitle.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-509 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-509 - Seizure and Forfeiture of Motor Vehicle -- Surrender of Vehicle to Owner

    (a)    The forfeiting authority shall surrender the motor vehicle on request to the owner if the forfeiting authority determines, independent of the decision of the seizing authority, that the total circumstances of the case as listed under § 13–507(b) of this subtitle do not justify forfeiture.    (b)    In a proceeding under this subtitle, the court may determine, based on the circumstances listed in § 13–507(b) of this subtitle, whether the seizing authority or forfeiting authority abused its discretion or was clearly erroneous:        (1)    in recommending the forfeiture of a motor vehicle; or        (2)    in not surrendering on request a motor vehicle to an owner.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-511 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-511 - Seizure of Real Property

    Seizure of real property occurs on the earlier of the filing:        (1)    of a complaint for forfeiture under this subtitle; or        (2)    of a notice of pending litigation in the circuit court of the county where the real property is located.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-512 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-512 - Seized Real Property -- Rights of Tenants; Receiver of Income

    (a)    Subject to the rights of a lienholder to sell the real property, an owner or an owner’s tenant may remain in possession of seized real property until forfeiture is ordered.    (b)    The forfeiting authority may apply to the court for the appointment of a receiver to apply income from income–producing property.    (c)    If a person who is an owner or an owner’s tenant remains in possession of the real property and the person’s interest in the real property is forfeited, the person immediately shall surrender the real property to the seizing authority in substantially the same condition as when seized.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-513 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-513 - Prohibited Acts Prior to Judgment in Favor of Owner

    (a)    This section does not apply if:        (1)    an act is agreed to by a forfeiting authority or is ordered by the court; or        (2)    an owner posts a bond under § 13–510 of this subtitle.    (b)    Until the court enters judgment in favor of the owner, an owner may not attempt:        (1)    to convey or encumber an interest in seized real property; or        (2)    to remove a building or fixture on seized real property.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-514 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-514 - Prompt Filing of Forfeiture Proceedings

    Except as provided in § 13–517(c) of this subtitle, if property is seized under § 13–504(2)(iv) of this subtitle 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 § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article, forfeiture proceedings under this subtitle shall be filed promptly.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-515 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-515 - Procedure

    Except as provided in § 13–516 of this subtitle, the appropriate forfeiting authority shall file proceedings under this subtitle in the circuit court.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-516 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-516 - Procedure -- 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. §  13-517 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-517 - Time for Filing

    (a)    Except as provided under subsections (b) and (c) 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)    (1)    A proceeding about money shall be filed within 90 days after the final disposition of criminal proceedings that arise out of the human trafficking 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 subtitle shall be returned to the owner on request by the owner.        (3)    If the owner fails to ask for the return of the money within 1 year after the final disposition of criminal proceedings, 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. §  13-518 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-518 - Procedure -- 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 § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article;        (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. §  13-519 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-519 - Notice

    (a)    A notice shall be signed by the clerk of the court 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 § 13–510 of this subtitle; 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. §  13-520 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-520 - Answer

    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. §  13-521 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-521 - Hearing or Order on Failure to File Answer

    (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 § 13–519(b)(1) or (2) of this subtitle; or        (2)    final publication of notice under § 13–519(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. §  13-522 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-522 - Forfeiture of Real Property

    Except as provided in §§ 13–503 and 13–524 of this subtitle, an owner’s interest in real property may be forfeited if the owner of the real property is convicted of violating § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article or attempting or conspiring to violate § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-523 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-523 - Proceedings for Forfeiture of 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. §  13-524 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-524 - Stay of Proceedings During Pendency of Appeal

    If an owner of real property used as the principal family residence is convicted under § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article or is convicted of an attempt or conspiracy to violate § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article and the owner files an appeal of the conviction, the court shall stay forfeiture proceedings under § 13–503 of this subtitle against the real property during the pendency of the appeal.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-525 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-525 - Presumption That Property Subject to Forfeiture

    (a)    (1)    Except as provided in subsection (b) 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 was convicted of violating § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article or attempting or conspiring to violate § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article;            (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 in paragraph (1) of this subsection.    (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)(1)(i) of this section; or        (2)    § 13–503(d) of this subtitle applies.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-526 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-526 - Forfeiture of Other Property for Act or Omission of Owner or Return of Property

    (a)    The court may order the forfeiture of other property of the owner up to the value of any property seized under this subtitle, with the exception of real property, if as a result of an act or omission of the owner the property to be forfeited:        (1)    cannot be located after the exercise of due diligence;        (2)    has been transferred, sold to or deposited with a third party;        (3)    has been placed beyond the jurisdiction of the court;        (4)    has been substantially diminished in value; or        (5)    has been commingled with other property and cannot be divided without difficulty.    (b)    The court may order the owner to return property to the jurisdiction of the court.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-527 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-527 - Powers of Court

    In a proceeding under this subtitle, 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 subtitle, and is in the interest of justice;        (2)    may resolve claims arising under this subtitle; and        (3)    may take appropriate measures to safeguard and maintain property forfeited under this subtitle pending the disposition of the property.
MD. Criminal Procedure Code Ann. §  13-528 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Criminal Procedure|Title 13 - Other Forfeitures|Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law|Section 13-528 - 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 § 13–529 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)    (1)    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 § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article, the court shall order that the property be released within 5 days to the first priority lienholder.        (2)    The lienholder shall sell the property in a commercially reasonable manner.        (3)    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)    to the General Fund of the State or of the political subdivision that seized the property.