210HCrime scene—duration

210H Crime scene—duration (1) A crime scene takes effect when it is established at a place under section 210E and continues in effect until the earliest of the following has occurred: (a) if the crime scene is established at private premises—6 hours have elapsed; (b) if the crime scene is established in relation to a conveyance moved under section 210G (2) (g)—48 hours have elapsed; (c) the consent of the owner or occupier of the premises under section 210D (1) to establish the crime scene (other than in relation to a serious offence) is withdrawn; (d) a police officer starts executing a warrant to search the place; (e) an application for a warrant to search the place is refused; (f) it is no longer reasonably necessary to protect or preserve evidence at the place in relation to the offence.

(2) However, a period of time mentioned in subsection (1) (a) or (b) does not apply to a crime scene if the owner or occupier of the place consents to the crime scene continuing in effect after the period of time.