Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 12-305: (a) A complaint seeking forfeiture shall contain: (1) a description of the property seized; (2) the date and place of the seizure; - 452 - (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 disco
What this law says, in plain English
A forfeiture complaint must include property description, seizure details, owner/lienholder names, factual circumstances, forfeiture grounds, and an oath of truthfulness. Notice must be mailed within 20 days to all known owners and lienholders.
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