Article 79 — Article (79) Return of Chattels Seized to their Possessor
Book 2: Crime Detection, Evidence Gathering ad Verification · Part 2: Investigation by Public Prosecution · Chapter 1: Conducting The Investigation: Section I: General Provisions: Article (65) Conducting Investigation into Felonies and Misdemeanors · Section 3: Return and Disposal of Chattels Seized: Article (78) Return of Chattels seized
The chattels seized shall be returned to the person in whose possession they exist at the time of their seizure. However, if the chattels seized are those on which the crime is perpetrated or those resulting therefrom, they shall be returned to the person who is denied their possession as a result of the crime, unless the person with whom they are seized has a right to retain them under the law.
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