§ 12-212

Maryland § 12-212

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gcp: Criminal Procedure
• Title: 12

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A seizing authority or prosecuting authority may not directly or indirectly transfer seized property to a federal law enforcement authority or agency unless:

(1) a criminal case related to the seizure is prosecuted in the federal court system under federal law;

(2) the owner of the property consents to the forfeiture;

(3) the property is cash of at least $50,000; or

(4) the seizing authority transfers the property to a federal authority under a federal seizure warrant issued to take custody of assets originally seized under State law.