# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 12. Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations

### Subtitle 2. Seizure

#### Section 12-207

(a) The forfeiting authority shall surrender the motor vehicle on request to the owner if the forfeiting authority determines, independent of the decision of the seizing authority, that:

  (1) the motor vehicle falls within the purview of Sec. 12-205 of this subtitle; or

  (2) the standards listed under Sec. 12-204(b) of this subtitle were not met.

(b) In a proceeding under this title, the court may determine, based on the standards listed in Sec. 12-204(b) of this subtitle, whether the seizing authority or forfeiting authority abused its discretion or was clearly erroneous:

  (1) in recommending the forfeiture of a motor vehicle; or

  (2) in not surrendering on request a motor vehicle to an owner.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)