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Arms Act 1983

Miscellaneous provisions - Restoration of articles seized

65: Restoration of articles seized

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"Getting back items taken by the police under the Arms Act"

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You can ask a District Court Judge to return items seized under the Arms Act 1983. The Judge can make an order to return items like firearms, airguns, or ammunition if they think it is just and expedient. You need to make this request through an originating application.

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Part 9Miscellaneous provisions
Restoration of articles seized

65Restoration of articles seized

  1. On application by way of originating application, a District Court Judge may make such order as he thinks just and expedient for the restoration of any firearm, airgun, pistol, pistol carbine conversion kit, imitation firearm, restricted weapon, prohibited magazine, ammunition, or explosive seized and detained in pursuance of the right of search, seizure, or detention conferred by this Act.

Notes
  • Section 65: amended, on , by section 93 of the Arms Legislation Act 2020 (2020 No 23).
  • Section 65: amended, on , by section 64 of the Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Act 2019 (2019 No 12).