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Crimes (Forensic Procedures) Act 2000
75Recording of giving of information and consent
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75 Recording of giving of information and consent
(1) The police officer must, if practicable, ensure that the giving of the
information about the proposed forensic procedure and the serious
offender’s responses (if any) are recorded by audiotape, videotape or
other electronic means.
(2) If recording the giving of the information and the serious offender’s
responses (if any) by audiotape, videotape or other electronic means
is not practicable, the police officer must ensure that a written record
of the giving of the information and the serious offender’s responses
(if any) is made, and that a copy of the record is made available to the
serious offender.
tapes) available to the serious offender.