§ 12–312
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Crim. Proc. § 12-312 (2026)
Title 12. Forfeiture -- Controlled Dangerous Substances Violations
Subtitle 3. Forfeiture Proceedings
§ 12–312LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, property or part of a property in which a person has an ownership interest is subject to forfeiture as proceeds, if the State establishes by clear and convincing evidence that:
(1)
the person has violated §§ 5–602 through 5–609, §§ 5–612 through 5–614, § 5–617, § 5–618, or § 5–628 of the Criminal Law Article or has attempted or conspired to violate Title 5 of the Criminal Law Article;
(2)
the property was acquired by the person during the violation or within a reasonable time after the violation; and
(3)
there was no other likely source for the property.
(b)
Real property used as the principal family residence may not be forfeited under this section unless:
(1)
an owner of the real property was convicted of a crime described under subsection (a) of this section; or
(2)
the real property is covered by § 12–103(d)(2) of this title.