For the purposes of this Chapter, the proceedings contemplated in terms of this Chapter against a defendant shall be concluded when—
| (a) | the defendant is acquitted or found not guilty of an offence; |
| (b) | subject to section 18(2), the court convicting the defendant of an offence, sentences the defendant without making a confiscation order against him or her; |
| (c) | the conviction in respect of an offence is set aside on review or appeal; or |
| (d) | the defendant satisfies the confiscation order made against him or her. |
