{"data":{"id":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-procedure-12-203","jurisdiction":"us-md","citation":"Md. Code, Criminal Procedure § 12–203","heading":"","body":"(a) Property seized under this title is in the custody of the seizing authority, and, unless returned to the owner as provided in subsection (c) of this section or § 12–207 of this subtitle, is subject only to the orders, judgments, and decrees of the court or the official having jurisdiction over the property.\n(b) A seizing authority may place seized property under seal and remove the property to a place designated by the court.\n(c) (1) The owner of seized property may make a written request to the seizing authority for the return of the seized property.\n(2) Within 60 days after receipt of a written request under paragraph (1) of this subsection, the seizing authority shall make a decision as to the disposition of the seized property and shall notify the owner that:\n(i) the seizing authority does not have custody of the property and shall provide contact information for the law enforcement agency that does have custody of the property;\n(ii) the seizing authority does have custody of the property and will file a complaint for forfeiture;\n(iii) the seizing authority does have custody of the property and will retain it for evidentiary purposes until after the conclusion of a criminal case; or\n(iv) the seizing authority does have custody of the property and will promptly return the property to the owner.","path":["Article - Criminal Procedure"],"source_url":"https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Laws/StatuteText?article=gcp\u0026section=12-203","current_through":"2026-01-01","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-14T19:57:17Z","sha256":"7b759a4ddaa31493e779e087bb87ce06ad731ca1ff0a55e7540453cc9b919f65","source_id":"us-md","stale":false,"prev":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-procedure-12-202","next":"us-md/md.-code-criminal-procedure-12-204"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}