Return of seized things

Current

(1)

If a seized thing has not been forfeited, the authorised officer must return it to its owner—

(a)

at the end of 6 months; or

(b)

if a proceeding for an offence involving the thing is started within 6 months—at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding.

(2)

Despite subsection (1), unless the thing has been forfeited, the authorised officer must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the authorised officer stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary.

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143 Return of seized things