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Maryland Code, Criminal Procedure § 13-508

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The chief law enforcement officer of the seizing authority that seizes a motor vehicle used in violation of § 3-1102 or § 3-1103 of the Criminal Law Article may recommend to the appropriate forfeiting authority in writing that the motor vehicle be forfeited only if the officer:

(1) determines from the records of the Motor Vehicle Administration the names and addresses of all registered owners and secured parties as defined in the Code;

(2) personally reviews the facts and circumstances of the seizure; and

(3) personally determines, according to the standards listed in § 13-507 of this subtitle, and represents in writing that forfeiture is warranted.

(b) A sworn affidavit by the chief law enforcement officer that the officer followed the requirements of subsection (a) of this section is admissible in evidence in a proceeding under this subtitle.

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