Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-310
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-310, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases.
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§12–310.
Official statutory text
(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.
(b) (1) If forfeiture proceedings for real property are brought in a jurisdiction other than where the real property is located, a notice of pending litigation shall be filed in the jurisdiction where the property is located.
(2) A notice of pending litigation required under this subsection shall include at least:
(i) the name and address of the owner of the real property;
(ii) a description of the real property; and
(iii) a description of the reasons for the filing of the forfeiture proceedings and notice of pending litigation.
(1) the criminal charges are pending;
(2) the owner resides; or
(3) the real property is located.
(b) (1) If forfeiture proceedings for real property are brought in a jurisdiction other than where the real property is located, a notice of pending litigation shall be filed in the jurisdiction where the property is located.
(2) A notice of pending litigation required under this subsection shall include at least:
(i) the name and address of the owner of the real property;
(ii) a description of the real property; and
(iii) a description of the reasons for the filing of the forfeiture proceedings and notice of pending litigation.
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