Section 47J: Initial detention of seized property

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 · 2002 c. 29View on legislation.gov.uk

Part 2: Confiscation: England and Wales

This section applies if an appropriate officer seizes property under section 47C.

The property may be detained initially for a period of 48 hours.

The period of 48 hours is to be calculated in accordance with section 47H(7).

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