15Notice of application

#### 15 Notice of application (1) Where the DPP applies for a forfeiture order against property in respect of a person’s conviction of an offence: (a) the DPP shall give written notice of the application to the person and to any other person the DPP has reason to believe may have an interest in the property; (b) the person, and any other person who claims an interest in the property, may appear and adduce evidence at the hearing of the application; and (c) the court may, at any time before the final determination of the application, direct the DPP to give or publish notice of the application to a specified person or class of persons, in the manner and within the time that the court considers appropriate. (2) Where the DPP applies for a pecuniary penalty order against a person: (a) the DPP shall give the person written notice of the application; and (b) the person may appear and adduce evidence at the hearing of the application.