# Child Support Act 1991, Section 39D: Power to order search


(1) On making an order under section 39B the court may order the person against whom the order is made to be searched.
(2) 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.
(3) 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.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1991/48/section/39D (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/child-support-act-1991/section-39D
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