📜 Criminal and Found Property Disposal Bill 2005
Assented toLABill 11423 November 2005
The Criminal and Found Property Disposal Bill 2005 outlines procedures for how Western Australian authorities manage property seized during criminal investigations or found by the public. It clarifies the powers of chief officers of prescribed agencies regarding the retention, management, and disposal of such property.
Impact
This bill affects prescribed agencies like the WA Police, individuals involved in criminal investigations, and people who find property. It ensures consistent and lawful handling of seized and found property, impacting legal proceedings and property rights.
Key Changes
["Defines the authority of chief officers regarding seized and found property.", "Establishes a process for individuals to apply to a court for the release of seized property.", "Creates an offence for unauthorised dealing with seized property."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA23 Nov 2005
- LA Second Reading MovedLA23 Nov 2005
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA5 Apr 2006
- LA Consideration in DetailLA10 May 2006
- LA AmendedLA10 May 2006
- LA Third ReadingLA11 May 2006
- LC Second Reading MovedLC11 May 2006
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC28 Sept 2006
- LC AmendedLC17 Oct 2006
- LC Third ReadingLC18 Oct 2006
Affected Sectors
justiceemergency_servicespublic_sector
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