Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-204
This is the official text of Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-204, part of Maryland’s Code, Criminal Procedure — sets the procedural rules for criminal cases.
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§13–204.
Official statutory text
(a) (1) On timely receipt of an application, the seizing authority shall hold an informal review to determine whether the owner knew or should have known of the use or intended use of a handgun that is seized in violation of § 4-203 or § 4-204 of the Criminal Law Article.
(2) The review is not subject to the Administrative Procedure Act.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the handgun that is seized shall be released to the owner if the seizing authority decides in favor of the owner and the owner is qualified to possess the handgun.
(2) If the handgun is needed as evidence in a criminal case or investigation, the handgun shall be promptly returned when the case or investigation ends.
(c) (1) After review, if the seizing authority determines that the handgun should be forfeited to the State, the owner shall be notified at the owner’s last known address.
(2) Within 30 days after notification, the owner may ask the appropriate District Court for release of the handgun.
(3) The State’s Attorney shall represent the State in the action.
(4) The District Court shall hear the matter and grant proper relief in accordance with this subtitle.
(2) The review is not subject to the Administrative Procedure Act.
(b) (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, the handgun that is seized shall be released to the owner if the seizing authority decides in favor of the owner and the owner is qualified to possess the handgun.
(2) If the handgun is needed as evidence in a criminal case or investigation, the handgun shall be promptly returned when the case or investigation ends.
(c) (1) After review, if the seizing authority determines that the handgun should be forfeited to the State, the owner shall be notified at the owner’s last known address.
(2) Within 30 days after notification, the owner may ask the appropriate District Court for release of the handgun.
(3) The State’s Attorney shall represent the State in the action.
(4) The District Court shall hear the matter and grant proper relief in accordance with this subtitle.
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