159Sample by buccal swab

159 Sample by buccal swab (1) The superintendent of a detention centre may direct a youth who is detained for an indictable offence to provide a sample by buccal swab for analysis by the Commissioner of Police. (2) If the youth does not comply by providing a sample sufficient to enable an analysis of it to be carried out, a person authorised under subsection (3) may take the sample or cause it to be taken. (3) The CEO may authorise a person for this section. (4) A person authorised under subsection (3): a sufficient sample is obtained; and (b) is not civilly or criminally liable in relation to the use of force or the taking of the sample. Note for subsection (4)(a) (5) As soon as practicable after the sample is obtained, the superintendent must deliver the sample to the Commissioner of Police.

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