Courts have a range of powers to order the forfeiture of goods, articles of crime or the proceeds of crime when a person is convicted for a criminal offence.

Under the Summary Offences Act 1953 (SA), a forfeiture order may be made with respect to weapons, implements and articles connected to a weapons offence [s 21M], and instruments used in the commission of a gaming or cheating offence [s 16(2)].

Under the Controlled Substances Act 1984 (SA), a forfeiture order may be made with respect to illegal drugs and equipment or devices connected with drug offending [s 52E].

The Criminal Assets Confiscation Act 2005 (SA) contains broad powers to freeze bank accounts, restrain the disposal of or dealing with property, and order the forfeiture of property in connection with criminal offending. See Confiscation of Assets or Profits to learn more.