Maryland Statutes
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.

Structure Maryland Statutes

Maryland Statutes

Criminal Procedure

Title 13 - Other Forfeitures

Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law

Section 13-501 - Definitions

Section 13-502 - Subject to Forfeiture

Section 13-503 - Forfeiture for Violations Without Knowledge of Owner Not Permitted

Section 13-504 - Seizure of Personal Property

Section 13-505 - Seizure of Money

Section 13-506 - Effect of Seizure

Section 13-507 - Seizure and Forfeiture of Motor Vehicle

Section 13-508 - Recommendation of Forfeiture

Section 13-509 - Seizure and Forfeiture of Motor Vehicle -- Surrender of Vehicle to Owner

Section 13-510 - Procedure to Obtain Possession of Property

Section 13-511 - Seizure of Real Property

Section 13-512 - Seized Real Property -- Rights of Tenants; Receiver of Income

Section 13-513 - Prohibited Acts Prior to Judgment in Favor of Owner

Section 13-514 - Prompt Filing of Forfeiture Proceedings

Section 13-515 - Procedure

Section 13-516 - Procedure -- Forfeiture of Money

Section 13-517 - Time for Filing

Section 13-518 - Procedure -- Complaint

Section 13-519 - Notice

Section 13-520 - Answer

Section 13-521 - Hearing or Order on Failure to File Answer

Section 13-522 - Forfeiture of Real Property

Section 13-523 - Proceedings for Forfeiture of Real Property

Section 13-524 - Stay of Proceedings During Pendency of Appeal

Section 13-525 - Presumption That Property Subject to Forfeiture

Section 13-526 - Forfeiture of Other Property for Act or Omission of Owner or Return of Property

Section 13-527 - Powers of Court

Section 13-528 - Orders

Section 13-529 - Rights of Governing Body Where Property Seized

Section 13-530 - Proceeds From Sale or Retention of Property

Section 13-531 - Sale for Cash; Transfer of Title

Section 13-532 - Duties of Lienholders Prior to Sale of Property

Section 13-533 - Law Governing Sale of Collateral

Section 13-534 - Proceeds From Sale

Section 13-535 - Duties of Lienholder on Redemption of Property

Section 13-536 - Rights of Lienholders