(a) (1) In a proceeding in a criminal cause involving a seized handgun, a court may order forfeiture or release of the seized handgun in accordance with this subsection. (2) A person who has made a written claim of ownership of a handgun to the seizing authority or the State’s Attorney shall be notified of the proceeding and of the claimant’s right to present the claim at the proceeding. (3) A claimant who has completed the review procedure provided for by this subtitle is not entitled to a second review under this subsection. (b) If a timely application for a review or a complaint to the court under § 13-204 of this subtitle does not occur, and an order for release under subsection (a) of this section is not issued, the handgun shall be: (1) forfeited to the State without further proceedings; and (2) destroyed by the seizing authority or disposed of in accordance with § 13-206 of this subtitle. (c) If an owner of a seized handgun is not identified and located, the handgun is forfeited to the State without further proceedings.
Maryland Legal Code