Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 12-207: (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: - 447 - (1) the motor vehicle falls within the purview of § 12-205 of this subtitle; or (2) the standards listed
What this law says, in plain English
A forfeiting authority must return a seized motor vehicle to its owner if certain statutory standards are not met or if the vehicle qualifies for exemption. Courts may review whether authorities abused discretion in forfeiture decisions.
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