1. Where an order is issued to terminate the proceeding or that a case cannot proceed to criminal trial, the Prosecutor shall decide on the chattels seized. 2. Upon adjudicating on the criminal action, the criminal court shall decide on the chattels seized if they were reclaimed before such a court. In addition, it may, if deemed necessary, order that the matter be sent to the civil court. In the latter case, it may order that the chattels seized be kept in custody or that any other measures be taken to preserve them.
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