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POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT 2000 - SECT 515 Detention for performing forensic procedure

POLICE POWERS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ACT 2000 - SECT 515

Detention for performing forensic procedure

515 Detention for performing forensic procedure

To give effect to an order made under section 514 (3) , a police officer may detain the person for—

(a) 1 hour; or
(b) a longer reasonably necessary time, having regard to the particular circumstances.