Criminal Investigation Act 2006
Part 12Arrest and related matters
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Part 12 — Arrest and related matters
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Terms used 130
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Proceedings by summons etc. not prevented 131
Division 2 — Arrest without an arrest warrant
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Arrest warrant not required to exercise this Division’s powers 131
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Arrest power for offences 131
Division 3 — Ancillary powers to making an arrest
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Warrant not required to exercise this Division’s powers 132
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Occupier’s rights if place entered 133
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Powers exercisable on search under this Division 133
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Places may be entered and vehicles may be stopped 133
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Places and vehicles of certain arrested suspects may be searched for evidence 134
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Escapees, additional powers to aid recapture 137
Division 4 — Searches of people in custody for security purposes
- Certain people in custody may be searched 138
Division 5 — Dealing with arrested people
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Young Offenders Act 1994 not affected 141
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Arrested people, rights of 141
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Arrested suspects, rights of 142
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Arrested suspects, detention of 143
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Detention period for arrested suspects 144
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Reasonable period of detention, factors determining 147
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Arrested suspects, charging and releasing 148
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Other arrested people, dealing with 151
Division 6 — Miscellaneous
- Possession of warrant at time of arrest not necessary 151