284Return of things seized but not forfeited

284 Return of things seized but not forfeited (1) If a thing seized under section 280 (Seizing mail etc) or section 281 (Seizing property—general) is not forfeited, the director-general must return it to its owner— (a) at the end of the 6 months after the day it was seized; or (b) if a proceeding for an offence or a behaviour breach involving the thing is started within the 6 months—at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from, or review of, the proceeding. (2) However, if the thing was being kept as evidence of an offence or a behaviour breach and the director-general believes on reasonable grounds that its retention as evidence is no longer necessary, the director-general must return it immediately.

Chapter 8 Criminal matters—discipline at Part 8.1 Discipline at detention places— 285 Application—ch 8 This chapter applies in relation to a behaviour breach committed, or allegedly committed, by a young detainee.