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CRIMES ACT 1914

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CRIMES ACT 1914 SECT 23WU

23WU Application for order
(1)
An authorised applicant (but no other person) may apply to a magistrate for an order under section 23WS authorising him or her to arrange the carrying out of a forensic procedure on a suspect.
(2)
An application for an order must:
(a)
be made in writing; and
(b)
be supported by evidence on oath or by affidavit dealing with the matters referred to in paragraphs 23WT(1)(a), (b), (c) and (d); and
(c)
specify the type of forensic procedure sought to be carried out; and
(d)
be made in the presence of the suspect (subject to any contrary order made by the magistrate).
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