Article 18 of the Prison Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) * * * When a prisoner is put into prison, his person and the articles he carries shall be strictly examined. Non-necessities of life shall be kept by the prison or returned to the family members with the consent of the criminals, and contraband shall be confiscated.
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After the criminal suspect is arrested by the public security organ, he must return his property within three days.
Article 6 of Several Provisions on the Management of Property Involved in Cases by Public Security Organs? After taking measures against the property involved, the public security organ shall conduct a timely review. If it is found that it has nothing to do with the case, it shall be dissolved and returned within three days, and the relevant parties shall be notified. Property that has nothing to do with this case, but there is evidence to prove that it involves violations of discipline and crimes under the jurisdiction of other departments, shall be transferred to the competent department for handling together with relevant clues in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.
When taking measures against the property involved, necessary living expenses and articles shall be reserved for the criminal suspect and his dependent relatives; According to the specific circumstances of the case, while ensuring the normal investigation activities, the relevant parties may be allowed to continue to use the relevant property reasonably, and take necessary measures to preserve and preserve the value, so as to reduce the impact of investigation and handling on normal office work and legitimate production and operation.
Pingxiang Municipal Public Security Bureau-Provisions on the Administration of Property Involved by Public Security Organs