1. (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.
2. (b) A seizing authority may place seized property under seal and remove the property to a place designated by the court.

3. (c)

   1. (1) The owner of seized property may make a written request to the seizing authority for the return of the seized property.

   2. (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:

      1. (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;
      2. (ii) the seizing authority does have custody of the property and will file a complaint for forfeiture;
      3. (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
      4. (iv) the seizing authority does have custody of the property and will promptly return the property to the owner.

Added by Acts 2001, c. 10, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2001. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 619, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016; Acts 2016, c. 658, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.

Formerly Art. 27, § 297.