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CRIMES (FORENSIC PROCEDURES) ACT 2000 - SECT 5 How forensic procedures may be authorised in different circumstances

CRIMES (FORENSIC PROCEDURES) ACT 2000 - SECT 5

How forensic procedures may be authorised in different circumstances

5 How forensic procedures may be authorised in different circumstances

The following table shows the circumstances in which a forensic procedure may be carried out on a suspect, and shows the provisions that authorise the carrying out of the procedure.

Authority for forensic procedures

Suspect's status Intimate forensic procedure Non-intimate forensic procedure
1 Adult not under arrest With informed consent under Part 3

By order of a Magistrate or an authorised officer under Part 5
With informed consent under Part 3

By order of a Magistrate or an authorised officer under Part 5
2 Adult under arrest With informed consent under Part 3

By order of a Magistrate or an authorised officer under Part 5
With informed consent under Part 3

By order of a senior police officer under Part 4
3 Incapable person (whether or not under arrest) By order of a Magistrate or an authorised officer under Part 5 By order of a Magistrate or an authorised officer under Part 5
4 Child at least 10 but under 18 (whether or not under arrest) By order of a Magistrate or an authorised officer under Part 5 By order of a Magistrate or an authorised officer under Part 5