Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 12-402: (a) After a full hearing, if the court determines that the property should not be forfeited, the court shall order that the property be released
What this law says, in plain English
After a hearing, courts may order property forfeited to the government or released. Valid lienholders unaware of illegal drug use may reclaim property within 5 days; sale proceeds pay court costs, liens, and remaining funds go to the state or seizing agency.
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