§ 7-620 Forfeiture petition; notice.
Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.
Balt., Md., Code § 7-620 (2026)
§ 7-620 Forfeiture petition; notice.LinkCopy Citation
(a)Filing; copies to parties in interest.
If the Solicitor determines that the vehicle should be forfeited, the Solicitor must, within 90 days after the seizure of the vehicle:
(1)
petition the Circuit Court for Baltimore City in the name of the City against the vehicle, as designated by make, model, year, and motor or serial number; and
(2)
at the same time, send by registered or certified mail and by first class mail to the owner and any known secured party:
(i)
copies of the petition; and
(ii)
a notice of the time and place for a response to be filed.
(b)Contents.
The petition for forfeiture must contain:
(1)
the name of the registered owners of the vehicle;
(2)
the name of any secured party;
(3)
a statement of the facts and circumstances surrounding the seizure of the vehicle;
(4)
a statement of the specific grounds for forfeiture; and
(5)
a request that the vehicle be forfeited to the City.
(c)Publication of notice.
(1)
Within 7 days of the petition’s filing, the Solicitor must publish notice of the seizure and forfeiture proceeding in 1 or more newspapers published in the City.
(2)
The notice must:
(i)
state the substance and object of the forfeiture petition; and
(ii)
state that any person claiming an interest in the seized vehicle must file a defense to the petition within 15 days of the date of the notice.
History: Ord. 08-044