252H
In forceInterviewing children and young people about offences—urgent circumstances
Part 9Exclusion powers
Division 10.7Particular provisions for children
Subdivision 10.7.2Preliminary procedures in relation to children and young people
252H Interviewing children and young people about offences—urgent circumstances
A police officer may interview a child or young person if—
(a)
the police officer—
(i)
suspects on reasonable grounds that the child or young person may have committed, or be implicated in the commission of, an offence; or
(ii)
is holding the child or young person under restraint; and
(b)
the police officer believes on reasonable grounds that it is necessary to interview the child or young person without delay to avoid—
(i)
a risk of death or serious injury of a person; or
(ii)
serious damage to property.
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