§ 12-301 In general
§ 12-302 Forfeiture of money
§ 12-303 Proceedings filed by forfeiting authority
§ 12-304 Deadlines for filing complaint seeking forfeiture
§ 12-305 Contents and distribution of complaint
§ 12-306 Notice
§ 12-307 Answer to complaint
§ 12-308 Hearing on forfeiture claim
§ 12-309 Forfeiture of interest in real property
§ 12-310 Forfeiture proceedings for real property
§ 12-311 Stay of forfeiture of principal family residence
§ 12-312 Forfeiture of ownership interest in property
§ 12-313 Statement inadmissible in related criminal prosecution
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Terms Used In Maryland Code > CRIMINAL PROCEDURE > Title 12 > Subtitle 3 - Forfeiture Proceedings

  • Allegation: something that someone says happened.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Impeachment: (1) The process of calling something into question, as in "impeaching the testimony of a witness." (2) The constitutional process whereby the House of Representatives may "impeach" (accuse of misconduct) high officers of the federal government for trial in the Senate.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.