This legislation has been repealed.
(1) Where the DPP applies for a forfeiture order against property in respect of a person's conviction of an offence—
(a) the DPP shall give written notice of the application to the person and to any other person the DPP has reason to believe may have an interest in the property; and
(b) the person, and any other person who claims an interest in the property, may appear and adduce evidence at the hearing of the application; and
(c) the court may, at any time before the final determination of the application, direct the DPP to give or publish notice of the application to a specified person or class of persons, in the manner and within the time that the court considers appropriate.
(2) Where the DPP applies for a pecuniary penalty order against a person—
(a) the DPP shall give the person written notice of the application; and
(b) the person may appear and adduce evidence at the hearing of the application.