sch-sec.16-oc.3Return of seized things

### sch-sec.16-oc.3 Return of seized things If a seized thing has not been forfeited, the investigator must return it to its owner— at the end of 6 months; or if proceedings involving the thing are started within 6 months, at the end of the proceedings and any appeal from the proceedings. Despite subclause (1), unless the thing has been forfeited, the investigator must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the investigator is no longer satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary. (sch-sec.16-oc.3-ssec.1) If a seized thing has not been forfeited, the investigator must return it to its owner— at the end of 6 months; or if proceedings involving the thing are started within 6 months, at the end of the proceedings and any appeal from the proceedings. (sch-sec.16-oc.3-ssec.2) Despite subclause (1), unless the thing has been forfeited, the investigator must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the investigator is no longer satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary. - (a) at the end of 6 months; or - (b) if proceedings involving the thing are started within 6 months, at the end of the proceedings and any appeal from the proceedings.