How forensic procedures may be authorised in different circumstances
23WC How forensic procedures may be authorised in different circumstances
The following table shows the circumstances in which a forensic procedure may be carried out on a suspect, and shows the provisions that authorise the carrying out of the procedure.
Authority for forensic procedures | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Suspect | Intimate forensic procedure | Non‑intimate forensic procedure | |
1 | adult not in custody | with informed consent under Division 3 by order of a magistrate under Division 5 | with informed consent under Division 3 by order of a magistrate under Division 5 |
2 | adult in custody | with informed consent under Division 3 by order of a magistrate under Division 5 | with informed consent under Division 3 by order of a senior police officer under Division 4 by order of a magistrate under Division 5 |
3 | incapable person (whether or not in custody) | by order of a magistrate under Division 5 | by order of a magistrate under Division 5 |
4 | child at least 10 but under 18 (whether or not in custody) | by order of a magistrate under Division 5 | by order of a magistrate under Division 5 |
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