Section 43
Release of seized specimens
ActIn forceProvision 43 of 57
Section 43
Subject to section 36(1) and to section 42(1) and (2), where any specimen, receptacle or thing has been seized under section 36 and not previously returned by the court pursuant to section 36(4), then —
(a)
on a decision being made not to lay a charge; or
(b)
on the acquittal of any person charged with an offence for which the specimen, receptacle, or thing is subject to forfeiture, such specimen, receptacle or thing shall forthwith be released from the custody of the Government to the owner or person who had possession of the specimen at the time of seizure.