PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT 1987 - SECT 15 Notice of application

PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT 1987 - SECT 15

  (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.