Return of seized things

In force

(1)

If a thing has been seized but not forfeited or destroyed under this division, 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)

However, unless the thing has been forfeited or destroyed under this division, the authorised person must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the authorised person stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary.

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