Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 12-302: (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
What this law says, in plain English
Money forfeiture cases are filed by local financial authorities or the Attorney General in District or circuit court where the money was seized, following Maryland Rules of Procedure for service.
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