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CRIMES ACT 1914

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CRIMES ACT 1914 SECT 23WC

23WC 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


Intimate forensic procedure


Non-intimate forensic procedure


1


adult not in custody


with informed consent under Division 3
by order of a magistrate under Division 5


with informed consent under Division 3
by order of a magistrate under Division 5


2


adult in custody


with informed consent under Division 3
by order of a magistrate under Division 5


with informed consent under Division 3
by order of a senior constable under Division 4
by order of a magistrate under Division 5


3


incapable person (whether or not in custody)


by order of a magistrate under Division 5


by order of a magistrate under Division 5


4


child at least 10 but under 18 (whether or not in custody)


by order of a magistrate under Division 5


by order of a magistrate under Division 5


 

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