# The Magistrates' Courts (Detention and Forfeiture of Cash) Rules 2002, Note: Explanatory note


(This note is not part of the Rules)
These Rules prescribe the procedure to be followed for applications to a magistrates' court for the detention, further detention, forfeiture or release of cash seized under Chapter 3 of Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Cash may be seized by a constable or customs officer on reasonable suspicion that the cash represents the benefit from unlawful conduct or is intended for use in unlawful conduct. The Rules also prescribe the procedure to be followed for applications to a magistrates' court for compensation where no forfeiture order is made. In addition, the Rules prescribe the forms to be used in connection with the applications and hearings.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/2998/note (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/magistrates-courts-detention-and-forfeiture-of-cash-rules-2002/note
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