36KRetention and return of seized documents or things

36K Retention and return of seized documents or things

S. 36K(1) amended by No. 51/2024 s. 25(a).

(1) If an inspector or a police officer seizes a document or other thing under this Part, the inspector or police officer must take reasonable steps to return the document or thing to the person from whom it was seized if the reason for its seizure no longer exists.

S. 36K(2) amended by No. 51/2024 s. 25(b).

(2) If the document or thing seized has not been returned within 3 months after it was seized, the inspector or police officer must take reasonable steps to return it unless—

(a) proceedings for the purpose for which the document or thing was retained have commenced within that 3 month period and those proceedings (including any appeal) have not been completed; or

(b) the Magistrates' Court makes an order under section 36L extending the period during which the document or thing may be retained.

S. 36L inserted by No. 43/2000 s. 15.