sec.480Taking DNA sample from person with impaired capacity

### sec.480 Taking DNA sample from person with impaired capacity This section applies if a forensic procedure consent authorises a DNA sample to be taken from a person with impaired capacity. A police officer must ensure a support person is present when the sample is being taken if it is reasonably practicable to do so. s 480 ins 2000 No. 22 s 18 sub 2003 No. 49 s 10 (sec.480-ssec.1) This section applies if a forensic procedure consent authorises a DNA sample to be taken from a person with impaired capacity. (sec.480-ssec.2) A police officer must ensure a support person is present when the sample is being taken if it is reasonably practicable to do so.