Lifting the seizure of assets

Seizure of assets restricts the right to dispose of property and often affects people who are not parties to the proceedings at all. The law provides a procedure for having that restriction reviewed.

When to get in touch

• real estate, vehicles, equipment or goods have been placed under seizure
• the seizure affects property belonging to a third party
• the grounds on which the seizure was imposed no longer exist
• the value of the property seized clearly exceeds what the case requires

What the lawyer does

• studies the seizure ruling and the motion on which it was made
• establishes who owns the property and gathers the title documents
• prepares a motion to lift the seizure
• argues that the grounds for seizure never existed or have fallen away
• represents the owner at the hearing of the motion
• prepares an appeal against the ruling where needed

Legal basis

Seizure of property is governed by Article 170 of the Criminal Procedure Code of Ukraine; lifting a seizure is governed by Article 174.

Legislation and case law are updated over time; this page reflects the position as of August 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Who can apply to have a seizure lifted?

The suspect, the accused and their defence counsel may do so, and so may the owner of the property — including someone who is not a party to the proceedings.

How long does it take?

The motion is heard by the investigating judge or the court within the periods set by the Criminal Procedure Code; the exact timing depends on the stage the case has reached.

Need legal assistance? Call us or leave a request — a lawyer will contact you and explain what to do in your situation.