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CRIMES ACT 1914

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CRIMES ACT 1914 SECT 23XU

23XU Samples--sufficient material to share
(1)
This section applies to a sample taken from a suspect under this Part if there is sufficient material to be analysed both in the investigation of the offence and on behalf of the suspect.
(2)
The investigating constable must ensure that:
(a)
a part of the material sufficient for analysis is made available to the suspect as soon as practicable after the procedure has been carried out; and
(b)
that reasonable care is taken to ensure that the suspect's part of the material is protected and preserved until the suspect receives it; and
(c)
that reasonable assistance is given to the suspect to ensure that the material is protected and preserved until it can be analysed.
Note: Division 9 contains provisions about making material available to the suspect.
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