# § 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.

## § 7-620 Forfeiture petition; notice.

Balt., Md., Code § 7-620 (2026)

(a) 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) 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)

  (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*