Section 39D Power to order searchF1
On making an order under section 39B the court may order the person against whom the order is made to be searched.
Any money found on such a search shall, unless the court otherwise directs, be applied towards payment of the amount specified under section 39B(8); and the balance (if any) shall be returned to the person searched.
The court shall not allow the application under subsection (2) of money found on a search under subsection (1) if it is satisfied that the money does not belong to the person searched.
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Ss. 39B-39G inserted (29.11.2018 for specified purposes, 14.12.2018 in so far as not already in force) by Child Maintenance and Other Payments Act 2008 (c. 6), ss. 27, 62(3); S.I. 2018/1261, art. 2(a)(b)
Notes on the whole Act
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Word in Act substituted (3.3.2003 for specified purposes) by Child Support, Pensions and Social Security Act 2000 (c. 19), ss. 1(2)(b), 86(1)(a)(2) (with ss. 28, 83(6)); S.I. 2003/192, art. 3, Sch.