Torres Strait Islander Cultural Heritage Act 2003
sec.143Return of seized things
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sec.143 Return of seized things
If a seized thing has not been forfeited, the authorised officer 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. Despite subsection (1) , unless the thing has been forfeited, the authorised officer must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the authorised officer stops being satisfied its continued retention as evidence is necessary. (sec.143-ssec.1) If a seized thing has not been forfeited, the authorised officer 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.143-ssec.2) Despite subsection (1) , unless the thing has been forfeited, the authorised officer must immediately return a thing seized as evidence to its owner if the authorised officer 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.