Maryland · Maryland Code — Criminal Procedure Article
Md. Code, Crim. Proc. § 13-526: (a) The court may order the forfeiture of other property of the owner up to the value of any property seized under this subtitle, with the exception of real property, if as a result of an act or omission of the owner the property to be forfeited: (1) cannot be located after the exercise of due dilig
What this law says, in plain English
A court may order forfeiture of an owner's property up to the value of seized property (except real estate) if the original property cannot be located, was transferred, moved outside court jurisdiction, diminished in value, or mixed with other property due to the owner's actions or inactions.
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