39Issue of warrants if charge not laid

39 Issue of warrants if charge not laid

39 Issue of warrants if charge not laid

A warrant may be issued under this Part in relation to property whether or not a person has been charged with the relevant serious offence, but an authorised officer shall not issue a warrant under this Part in relation to property where a person has not been charged with the relevant serious offence unless the authorised officer is satisfied—

(a) that the property is tainted property, and

(b) that it is likely that a person will be charged within 48 hours with the relevant serious offence.

s 39: Am 2002 No 103, Sch 4.12 [5].