Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 13-523: (a) Forfeiture proceedings for real property may be brought in the jurisdiction where: (1) the criminal charges are pending; (2) the owner resides; or (3) the real property is located
What this law says, in plain English
This statute establishes the proper jurisdictions for bringing forfeiture proceedings against real property and requires notice of pending litigation when proceedings are filed outside the property's location.
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