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(1) If a police officer makes an arrest in connection with the seizure, they shall, as soon afterwards as is reasonably possible, make a written list of the things seized and furnish a copy of the list to the defendant.

(2) If no claim to rightful possession has been established the Court shall order that the things be delivered to the officials having responsibility under the applicable laws for selling, destroying or otherwise disposing of contraband, forfeited, or unclaimed goods.

(3) If things seized in connection with an arrest are not needed for evidentiary purposes, and if a person having a rightful claim establishes their identity and right to possession beyond a reasonable doubt to the satisfaction of the seizing officer, the officer may summarily return the things seized to their rightful possessor. If the things seized are perishable and it is not possible to return them to their rightful possessor, the seizing officer may dispose of the items as justice and the necessities of the case require.