sec.97Return of seized things

### sec.97 Return of seized things If a thing has been seized but not forfeited, the authorised person must return it to its owner— at the end of 6 months; or if a proceeding for an offence involving the thing is started within 6 months, at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. However, unless the thing has been forfeited, the authorised person must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the authorised person stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary. (sec.97-ssec.1) If a thing has been seized but not forfeited, the authorised person must return it to its owner— at the end of 6 months; or if a proceeding for an offence involving the thing is started within 6 months, at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding. (sec.97-ssec.2) However, unless the thing has been forfeited, the authorised person must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the authorised person stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary. - (a) at the end of 6 months; or - (b) if a proceeding for an offence involving the thing is started within 6 months, at the end of the proceeding and any appeal from the proceeding.