Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 13-532
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Terms Used In Maryland Code, CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 13-532
- Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
- Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
- Oath: A promise to tell the truth.
- Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
(a) Before exercising the right to sell property that has been seized under this subtitle, 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; and
(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.