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CRIMES ACT 1914

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CRIMES ACT 1914 SECT 23WY

23WY Making of order
(1)
If a magistrate makes an order for the carrying out of a forensic procedure, the magistrate must:
(a)
give reasons for making the order; and
(b)
ensure that a written record of the order is kept; and
(c)
order the suspect to attend for the carrying out of the forensic procedure; and
(d)
inform the suspect that reasonable force may be used to ensure that he or she complies with the order for the carrying out of the forensic procedure.
(2)
The magistrate may give directions as to the time, place and manner in which the procedure is to be carried out.
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