sec.561Return of seized things

### sec.561 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 a proceeding involving the thing is started within 6 months—at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. Despite subsection (1) , unless the thing has been forfeited, the investigator must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the investigator stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary. (sec.561-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 a proceeding involving the thing is started within 6 months—at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. (sec.561-ssec.2) Despite subsection (1) , unless the thing has been forfeited, the investigator must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the investigator stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary. - (a) at the end of 6 months; or - (b) if a proceeding involving the thing is started within 6 months—at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding.