CRIMINAL ASSETS CONFISCATION ACT 2005 - SECT 50

CRIMINAL ASSETS CONFISCATION ACT 2005 - SECT 50

50—Notice of application

        (1)         The DPP must give written notice of an application for a forfeiture order—

            (a)         if the order is sought relating to a person's conviction of a serious offence—to the person; and

            (b)         to any other person—

                  (i)         who claims an interest in; or

                  (ii)         who the DPP reasonably believes may have an interest in,

the property covered by the application.

        (2)         However, a court to which an application for a forfeiture order is made may, on the application of the DPP, dispense with the requirement to give notice to a person under subsection (1) if the court is satisfied that the person has absconded in connection with an offence.

        (3)         The court may, at any time before finally determining an application for a forfeiture order—

            (a)         direct the DPP to give or publish notice of the application to a specified person or class of persons; and

            (b)         specify the time and manner in which the notice is to be given or published.