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Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Act 2000
40Suspect in custody may be kept in custody for carrying
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40 Suspect in custody may be kept in custody for carrying
out forensic procedure
(1) This section applies if a magistrate orders the carrying out of a
forensic procedure on a suspect mentioned in section 32
(Circumstances in which magistrate may order forensic procedure).
(2) If the suspect is in custody, the suspect may be detained in custody
for as long as reasonably necessary to carry out the forensic
(3) An order made in the circumstances set out in section 32 (c) operates
despite any other law.
Note Section 32 (c) is about a suspect who is in custody and the investigation
period when the suspect may lawfully be held has not expired.