Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-501
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12-501, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases.
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§12–501.
Official statutory text
(a) Before exercising the right to sell property that has been seized under this title, a lienholder shall give to the forfeiting authority:
(1) written notice of the intention to sell;
(2) copies of documents giving rise to the lien;
(3) an affidavit under oath by the lienholder:
(i) stating that the underlying obligation is in default; and
(ii) stating the reasons for the default.
(b) On request of the lienholder, the forfeiting authority shall release the property to the lienholder.
(1) written notice of the intention to sell;
(2) copies of documents giving rise to the lien;
(3) an affidavit under oath by the lienholder:
(i) stating that the underlying obligation is in default; and
(ii) stating the reasons for the default.
(b) On request of the lienholder, the forfeiting authority shall release the property to the lienholder.
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