Maryland Criminal Procedure Section 12-310

      (a)      Forfeiture proceedings for real property may be brought in the jurisdiction where:

            (1)      the criminal charges are pending;

            (2)      the owner resides; or

            (3)      the real property is located.

      (b)      (1)      If forfeiture proceedings for real property are brought in a jurisdiction other than where the real property is located, a notice of pending litigation shall be filed in the jurisdiction where the property is located.

            (2)      A notice of pending litigation required under this subsection shall include at least:

                  (i)      the name and address of the owner of the real property;

                  (ii)      a description of the real property; and

                  (iii)      a description of the reasons for the filing of the forfeiture proceedings and notice of pending litigation.