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Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act 2002
135Lawful custody of persons other than police officers
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#### 135 Lawful custody of persons other than police officers
135 Lawful custody of persons other than police officers
(cf [Crimes Act 1900](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1900-040), s 353A)
> > (1) A reference in this Division to lawful custody is a reference to lawful custody of the police or other authority.
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> > (2) If a person is in lawful custody in a place other than a police station, the powers under section 133 or 134 of a police officer may be exercised by the person in charge of the place or by another person who is normally supervised by that person.
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> > (3) The consent of the person in lawful custody is not required for the doing of anything under section 133 or 134.