(1)  If a person is convicted of a serious offence or offences after 3 October 1996, the Director may apply to a judge for a forfeiture order in respect of the person's property.

(2)  The application is to be made before the end of the relevant application period in relation to the person's conviction.

(3)  The relevant application period is the period of 6 months immediately following the day on which the person was convicted of the serious offence or offences.

(4)  The Director is to give written notice of the application to the convicted person.