§ 13-508. Recommendation of forfeiture.

MD Crim Pro Code § 13-508 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    The chief law enforcement officer of the seizing authority that seizes a motor vehicle used in violation of § 3–1102 or § 3–1103 of the Criminal Law Article may recommend to the appropriate forfeiting authority in writing that the motor vehicle be forfeited only if the officer:

(1)    determines from the records of the Motor Vehicle Administration the names and addresses of all registered owners and secured parties as defined in the Code;

(2)    personally reviews the facts and circumstances of the seizure; and

(3)    personally determines, according to the standards listed in § 13–507 of this subtitle, and represents in writing that forfeiture is warranted.

(b)    A sworn affidavit by the chief law enforcement officer that the officer followed the requirements of subsection (a) of this section is admissible in evidence in a proceeding under this subtitle.