# Criminal Procedure (GCP)

## Title 13. Other Forfeitures

### Subtitle 5. Violations of the Human Trafficking Law

#### Section 13-521

(a) If an answer has been filed on time, the court shall set a hearing on the forfeiture claim within 60 days after the later of:

  (1) posting of notice under Sec. 13-519(b)(1) or (2) of this subtitle; or

  (2) final publication of notice under Sec. 13-519(b)(3) of this subtitle.

(b) Without a hearing, the court may order forfeiture of the property interest of a person who fails to timely file an answer.

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