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Crime (Confiscation of Profits) Act 1993
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### 25 Re-hearings
> > (1) If –
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> > > > (a) a forfeiture order or pecuniary penalty order has been made in respect of a person charged with a serious offence but before the charge was finally determined the person absconded; and
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> > > > (b) after the making of the order the person surrenders to a police officer –
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> > the person may apply to the court that made the order to have the order set aside.
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> > (2) An applicant under [subsection (1)](#GS25@Gs1@EN) is to give notice of the application to the Attorney-General who may appear to oppose the grant of the application.
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> > (3) On an application under [subsection (1)](#GS25@Gs1@EN) the court may set aside the order subject to such terms and conditions with respect to costs or otherwise as it thinks fit.
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> > (4) If the court sets aside an order it is to re-hear the application for the order and may confirm, revoke or vary the order.
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> > (5) If an order is revoked under [subsection (4)](#GS25@Gs4@EN) , the revocation does not prevent the making of another order in respect of the person under this Part.