# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 13. Other Forfeitures

### Subtitle 2. Violations of Gun Laws

#### Section 13-205

(a)

  (1) In a proceeding in a criminal cause involving a seized handgun, a court may order forfeiture or release of the seized handgun in accordance with this subsection.

  (2) A person who has made a written claim of ownership of a handgun to the seizing authority or the State's Attorney shall be notified of the proceeding and of the claimant's right to present the claim at the proceeding.

  (3) A claimant who has completed the review procedure provided for by this subtitle is not entitled to a second review under this subsection.

(b) If a timely application for a review or a complaint to the court under Sec. 13-204 of this subtitle does not occur, and an order for release under subsection (a) of this section is not issued, the handgun shall be:

  (1) forfeited to the State without further proceedings; and

  (2) destroyed by the seizing authority or disposed of in accordance with Sec. 13-206 of this subtitle.

(c) If an owner of a seized handgun is not identified and located, the handgun is forfeited to the State without further proceedings.

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