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195M. Further detention in other cases

(1) This section applies if -

(a) property is detained under section 195J,

(b) no restraint order is in force in respect of the property, and

(c) no application has been made for a restraint order which includes provision under section 190A authorising detention of the property.

(2) A magistrates’ court may by order extend the period for which the property or any part of it may be detained under section 195J if satisfied that -

(a) any of the conditions in section 195B is met (reading references in that section to the officer as references to the court),

(b) the property or part is realisable property other than exempt property, and

(c) there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that -

(i) the property may otherwise be made unavailable for satisfying any confiscation order that has been or may be made against the defendant, or

(ii) the value of the property may otherwise be diminished as a result of conduct by the defendant or any other person.

(2A) A magistrates' court may by order

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