§ 12-5-7 - Disposition of seized property. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 12-5-7

   § 12-5-7  Disposition of seized property.– (a) The property seized shall be safely kept by the officer seizing it, underthe direction of the court, so long as may be necessary for the purpose ofbeing used as evidence in any case.

   (b) As soon as may be thereafter, if the property is subjectto forfeiture, further proceedings shall be had on the property for forfeitureas is prescribed by law in chapter 21 of this title.

   (c) If the property seized was stolen or otherwise unlawfullytaken from the owner, or is not found to have been unlawfully used or intendedfor unlawful use, or is found to have been unlawfully used without theknowledge of the owner, it shall be returned to the person legally entitled toits possession.