Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 13-521: (a) If an answer has been filed on time, the court shall set a hearing on the forfeiture claim within 60 days after the later of: (1) posting of notice under § 13–519(b)(1) or (2) of this subtitle; or - 486 - (2) final publication of notice under § 13–519(b)(3) of this subtitle
What this law says, in plain English
When an answer is timely filed in a forfeiture claim, the court must schedule a hearing within 60 days after notice is posted or published. Failure to file a timely answer allows the court to order forfeiture without a hearing.
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