Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 13-108: (a) Subject to subsection (b) of this section, if a complaint is not timely and properly filed or if the action is finally decided against the claimant, the seized money not disposed of shall be forfeited to the custodian without further judicial action
What this law says, in plain English
Seized money is forfeited to the custodian if a complaint is not timely filed or the claimant loses their case, provided notice is given to known claimants by certified mail.
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