Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-212
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-212, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases.
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§12–212.
Official statutory text
A seizing authority or prosecuting authority may not directly or indirectly transfer seized property to a federal law enforcement authority or agency unless:
(1) a criminal case related to the seizure is prosecuted in the federal court system under federal law;
(2) the owner of the property consents to the forfeiture;
(3) the property is cash of at least $50,000; or
(4) the seizing authority transfers the property to a federal authority under a federal seizure warrant issued to take custody of assets originally seized under State law.
(1) a criminal case related to the seizure is prosecuted in the federal court system under federal law;
(2) the owner of the property consents to the forfeiture;
(3) the property is cash of at least $50,000; or
(4) the seizing authority transfers the property to a federal authority under a federal seizure warrant issued to take custody of assets originally seized under State law.
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