(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
Subtitle 5 - Violations of the Human Trafficking Law
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 13-516 - Procedure -- Forfeiture of Money
Section 13-517 - Time for Filing
Section 13-518 - Procedure -- Complaint
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 13-529 - 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