Return of seized things

Current

(1)

If a seized thing is not forfeited, the authorised person 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 is forfeited, the authorised person must immediately return a thing seized to its owner if the authorised person stops being satisfied—

(a)

its continued retention as evidence is necessary; or

(b)

its continued retention is necessary to prevent the thing being used to continue, or repeat, the offence.

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